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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sigma Quattro and Sony W510, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W510 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was introduced 5 years after the W510 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Quattro matches up vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony W510

 Quattro W510 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 63 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sigma Quattro

 W510 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony W510

 Quattro W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro provides physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro and the W510.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and W510 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and W510.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Quattro should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
81
manual focus
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony W510 Sports photography factors
70
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony W510
55
environment proofing
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony W510
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
22
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony W510
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-23 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $738 $99