Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.