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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c Comparison

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Sigma Quattro H

45 MP | APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Quattro H and A7c, two Advanced Mirrorless cameras from Sigma and Sony. Sigma Quattro H was introduced to market in February 2016 and Sony A7c was launched in September 2020. As you can see, Quattro H is 4 years older than A7c. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-23
  • 45MP - APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Bayonet Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.8fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 0g. 147 x 95 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony A7c Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-09-14
  • 24MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 509g. 124 x 71 x 60 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sigma sd Quattro H over Sony Alpha A7c
Viewfinder Magnification
0.73x vs 0.59x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
45 MP vs 24 MP 87% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 922k dots 75% higher resolution screen
Weight
0 g vs 509 g 509 g lighter
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Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7c over Sigma sd Quattro H
Gyroscopic Stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilize video in post process
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Fully articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
51.200 vs 6.400 700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
693 vs 9 684 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.8fps 6.2 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
35.50µm2 vs 18.49µm2 91% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Common Strengths of Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha A7c
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
45 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Sigma sd Quattro H and Sony Alpha A7c
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sigma Quattro H has external dimensions of 147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58″) and weighs 635g (including batteries). Sony A7c has external dimensions of 124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36″) and weighs 509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c. Sony A7c is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 24mm shorter and 31mm thinner than Sigma Quattro H.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c.
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma Quattro H is 509g lighter than the Sony A7c but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Sony A7c has a Full frame sensor and Sigma Quattro H has a smaller APS-H sensor, Sigma Quattro H's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Sony A7c lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both Quattro H and A7c have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c: Sensor Comparison

Sigma Quattro H has a 45.0MP APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features Dual TRUE III processor. On the other hand, Sony A7c has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sigma Quattro H's sensor provides 21MP more than Sony A7c's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the Quattro H and A7c sensor size comparison.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c Cameras


As seen above, Sony A7c has a 1.8x Larger sensor area than Sigma Quattro H. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony A7c has an advantage over Sigma Quattro H There are 182 lenses for Sony A7c's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 77 lenses for Sigma Quattro H's Sigma SA Bayonet lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Sony A7c has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. A7c's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 5.0-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Sigma Quattro H doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 29 lenses for Sigma SA Bayonet mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Sigma Quattro H Lenses # of Sony A7c Lenses
Standard Zoom 9 18 (13 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 5 32 (18 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 8 12 (10 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 8 55 (37 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 19 15 (13 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 8 26 (20 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 9 10 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 4 2 (0 Full Frame)
Macro Prime 7 9 (8 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime n/a 2 (2 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 77 182 (123 Full Frame)

What types of Photography are Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sigma Quattro H for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sony A7c for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Sigma Quattro H for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony A7c for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Sigma Quattro H for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A7c for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
693 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 740 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Sigma Quattro H for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony A7c for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
0g
Medium size Body
Body Thickness 91mm
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
509g
Body Thickness 60mm
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Sigma Quattro H for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A7c for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony A7c: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sigma Quattro H and Sony A7c scores compare:

Sigma Quattro H
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #68 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #338 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Sony A7c
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #30 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Sony A7c is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sigma Quattro H in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sigma Quattro H. Otherwise, Sony A7c is the better camera overall.

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Sony A7c vs Sigma Quattro H Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha A7c
Brand Sigma Sony
Announced 2016-02-23 2020-09-14
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Size APS-H Full frame
Dimensions 26.6 x 17.9 mm 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Area 476.14mm2 852.04mm2
Megapixels 45 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6200 x 4152 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 204800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 693
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sigma SA Bayonet Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 77 182
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,620k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.73x 0.59x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.8 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None 3840 x 2160
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 0g 509g
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm 124 x 71 x 60mm
Battery Life n/a 740 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 95
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3407
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