Canon M vs Sigma Quattro
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Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed July 2012
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon M and Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the M scores versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sigma Quattro
M | Quattro | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon M
Quattro | M | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M and Sigma Quattro
M | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M offers outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Canon M and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M against the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M and Quattro is 89 and 63 respectively.

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M and Quattro.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to provide more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Canon EOS M | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-07-23 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 23 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $510 | $738 |