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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 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 A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sigma Quattro and Sony A37, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A37 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Quattro was launched 3 years later than the A37 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Quattro grades vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A37

 Quattro A37 
IntroducedFebruary 2016May 2012Fresher by 46 months
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sigma Quattro

 A37 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A37

 Quattro A37 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro has external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro versus the A37.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A37 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and A37.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma Quattro to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (625g)
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
70
megapixel count excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather sealing
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A37
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.6")
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
22
features face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (625g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A37
 Sigma sd QuattroSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony SLT-A37
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-02-23 2012-05-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 506 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $738 $522