Sigma Quattro vs Sony W730

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma Quattro and Sony W730, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W730 (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Quattro was launched 3 years after the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Quattro matches up vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro enjoys exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sigma Quattro and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro compared to the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and W730 is 63 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and W730.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Quattro due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Quattro provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.