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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W380 (14MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was announced 6 years after the W380 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Quattro grades versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony W380

 Quattro W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 75 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sigma Quattro

 W380 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony W380

 Quattro W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro has got external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Quattro versus the W380.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and W380 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and W380.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro will give you extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony W380
81
has manual focus
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (625g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
70
great megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony W380 Travel photography factors
55
environment proof
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
22
provides face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (625 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony W380
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $738 $44