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Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Later Model is Canon M6
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M3 was released 12 months earlier than the Quattro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M3 matches up versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sigma Quattro

 M3 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon M3

 Quattro M3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2015More recent by 12 months
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Sigma Quattro

 M3 Quattro 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 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 out the Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M3 versus the Quattro.

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Quattro is 85 and 63 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and Quattro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older M3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
MP count amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.2 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 shots)
70
MP count amazing (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
73
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 shots)
55
weather proofing
MP count amazing (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
68
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
22
has face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
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Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Sigma Quattro
 Canon EOS M3Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS M3 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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 surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sigma SA
Available lenses 23 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.2fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366g (0.81 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $481 $738