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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A57
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A55 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Quattro was unveiled 5 years after the A55 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Quattro grades against the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A55

 Quattro A55 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2010Newer by 67 months
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sigma Quattro

 A55 Quattro 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A55

 Quattro A55 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro offers outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Quattro and the A55.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and A55 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro and A55.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma Quattro to offer you more detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Quattro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
Portrait photography with Sony A55
81
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro
Street photography with Sony A55
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (625g)
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A55 as a Sports photography camera
70
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (380 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
Sony A55 Travel photography factors
55
weather proofing
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (625g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
Sony A55 Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (380 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony A55 Vlogging info
22
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (625 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A55
 Sigma sd QuattroSony SLT-A55
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony SLT-A55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-02-23 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III Bionz
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 76 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 gr (1.38 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
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 All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $738 $800