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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced February 2016
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony W830, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and W830 (20MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Quattro was launched 2 years later than the W830 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Quattro scores against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony W830

 Quattro W830 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sigma Quattro

 W830 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony W830

 Quattro W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro has got physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Quattro and the W830.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and W830 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and W830.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Quattro featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Quattro will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
81
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony W830 Street photography details
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (625g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
70
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony W830
55
environment proof
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (625g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony W830
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
22
offers face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (625 grams)
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony W830
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Available lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $738 $128