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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Quattro was brought out 5 years after the WX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Quattro matches up vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony WX10

 Quattro WX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sigma Quattro

 WX10 Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX10

 Quattro WX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro has external dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Quattro compared to the WX10.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and WX10 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and WX10.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Quattro because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Quattro will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (625g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
70
megapixel count amazing (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony WX10
55
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (29MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
22
supports face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (625g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony WX10
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-23 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5424 x 3616 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $738 $200