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Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
85
Imaging
64
Features
76
Overall
68
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replacement is Canon M6
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon M3 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was launched 12 months earlier than the Quattro H so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M3 grades against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sigma Quattro H

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

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Canon M3

 Quattro H M3 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2015More modern by 12 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Sigma Quattro H

 M3 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M3 features external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon M3 versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M3 vs the Quattro H.

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Quattro H is 85 and 78 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
60
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.2 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
71
amazing megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
73
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 per charge)
65
weather proof
amazing megapixels (45MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
no image stabilization
26
offers face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon M3 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Sigma Quattro H
 Canon EOS M3Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS M3 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Sigma SA
Number of lenses 23 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.4
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.2 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 grams (0.81 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 All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $481 $1,134