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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W350 (14MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro was introduced 6 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Quattro scores against the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony W350

 Quattro W350 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sigma Quattro

 W350 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony W350

 Quattro W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro has outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Quattro vs the W350.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and W350 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and W350.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro will result in greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Quattro should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
great resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (625g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony W350
70
great resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
55
environment proof
great resolution (29MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
22
supports face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (625g)
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony W350
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen 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
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $738 $200