Sigma Quattro vs Sony W370

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W370, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W370 (14MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was manufactured 6 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Quattro matches up versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro has got outside measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro vs the W370.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and W370 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and W370.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.