Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W310, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W310 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

The Quattro was revealed 6 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Quattro grades vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony W310
Quattro | W310 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 75 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sigma Quattro
W310 | Quattro |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony W310
Quattro | W310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro offers outer measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Quattro and the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and W310 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and W310.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Quattro should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TRUE III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | - | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 625 grams (1.38 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | BP-61 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $738 | $150 |