Sigma Quattro vs Sony W620

Lets take a closer look at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W620, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W620 (14MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was revealed 4 years after the W620 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Quattro matches up against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro features outer measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Quattro versus the W620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and W620.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Quattro having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will deliver greater detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Quattro is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.