Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The Quattro was introduced 6 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Quattro grades versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony WX1
Quattro | WX1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 80 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sigma Quattro
WX1 | Quattro |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX1
Quattro | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro comes with external 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) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Quattro versus the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and WX1 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and WX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro will deliver more detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Quattro is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TRUE III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | - | 1280x720 |
Microphone 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 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $738 | $149 |