Sigma Quattro vs Sony W570

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W570, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W570 (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro was released 5 years later than the W570 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Quattro grades vs the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Quattro compared to the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and W570 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and W570.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.