Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The Quattro was announced 5 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Quattro scores versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony WX5
Quattro | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 69 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+1159k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sigma Quattro
WX5 | Quattro |
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Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX5
Quattro | WX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma Quattro and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and WX5 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and WX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail with its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Quattro will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | 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 measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 625g (1.38 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $738 | $250 |