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Canon M vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon M
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sigma Quattro

 M Quattro 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon M

 Quattro M 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2012More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M and Sigma Quattro

 M Quattro 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
55
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
70
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
63
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
55
environment sealing
great megapixels (29MP)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (625 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
22
offers face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (625 grams)
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Canon M vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Sigma Quattro
 Canon EOS MSigma sd Quattro
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