Sigma Quattro vs Sony W650

On this page, we are comparing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W650, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was released 4 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Quattro scores versus the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro and the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and W650 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and W650.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro will result in more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Quattro provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.