Sigma Quattro vs Sony A33

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A33, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Quattro was released 5 years later than the A33 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Quattro matches up against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro comes with external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro against the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and A33 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and A33.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Quattro provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.