Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched October 2011
- Old Model is Sony A700
- New Model is Sony A77 II

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma Quattro and Sony A77, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and A77 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Quattro was brought out 4 years after the A77 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Quattro grades versus the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Sigma Quattro Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony A77
Quattro | A77 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | October 2011 | More modern by 53 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+699k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sigma Quattro
A77 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony A77
Quattro | A77 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro has exterior dimensions 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 A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Examine the Sigma Quattro and Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Quattro against the A77.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and A77 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and A77.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to resolve more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Quattro should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma sd Quattro | Sony SLT-A77 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size 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 area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 29 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5424 x 3616 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 76 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 625 gr (1.38 lbs) | 732 gr (1.61 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-61 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $738 | $900 |