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Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
88
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
67
Features
56
Overall
62

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M10
  • Renewed by Canon M200
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 M100 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon M100 versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was announced 19 months after the Quattro which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M100 grades versus the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sigma Quattro

 M100 Quattro 
RevealedAugust 2017February 2016More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon M100

 Quattro M100 
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M100 and Sigma Quattro

 M100 Quattro 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M100 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M100 against the Quattro.

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to provide you with more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher M100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
80
manual focus
excellent resolution (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 shots)
69
excellent resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
81
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (295 shots)
54
weather sealing
excellent resolution (29 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 CIPA)
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
excellent resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
22
comes with face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (625g)
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Canon M100 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Sigma Quattro
 Canon EOS M100Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS M100 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-29 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sigma SA
Total lenses 23 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 gr (0.67 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $449 $738