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Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3

Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sigma Quattro versus Sony FX3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was revealed 6 years prior to the FX3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Quattro scores versus the FX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony FX3

 Quattro FX3 
Screen resolution1620k1440kClearer screen (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sigma Quattro

 FX3 Quattro 
IntroducedFebruary 2021February 2016Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony FX3

 Quattro FX3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Quattro and the FX3.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and FX3 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and FX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Quattro having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail because of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Quattro will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
80
manual focus
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (625g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
69
MP count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony FX3
54
environment proof
MP count high (29 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery pack (600 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
two card slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
22
comes with face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony FX3
 Sigma sd QuattroSony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony FX3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-23 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5424 x 3616 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $738 $3,900