Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX1

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.