Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A65
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A68, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Quattro was announced 4 months later than the A68 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Quattro scores against the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma sd Quattro & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A68
Quattro | A68 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 461k | Sharper screen (+1159k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma Quattro
A68 | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A68
Quattro | A68 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | November 2015 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro has got 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Sigma Quattro versus Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro compared to the A68.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and A68 is 63 and 64 respectively.
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro and A68.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to give greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TRUE III | Bionz X |
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 | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sigma SA | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 625 grams (1.38 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $738 | $581 |