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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 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 A68
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A68

 Quattro A68 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k461kSharper screen (+1159k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma Quattro

 A68 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A68

 Quattro A68 
IntroducedFebruary 2016November 2015Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro and A68 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
MP count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
70
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
55
weather proofing
MP count excellent (29MP)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (625g)
display is not selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (510 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony A68
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery (510 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
22
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony A68
 Sigma sd QuattroSony SLT-A68
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