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Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M3
  • Refreshed by Canon M6 MII
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 M6 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M6 and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M6 was revealed 12 months later than the Quattro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M6 scores versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Sigma Quattro

 M6 Quattro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017February 2016More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon M6

 Quattro M6 
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Sigma Quattro

 M6 Quattro 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M6 and the Quattro.

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Quattro is 84 and 63 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and Quattro.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to offer more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern M6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
70
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
80
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (295 shots)
55
weather sealing
megapixel count high (29MP)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (625 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
80
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
22
features face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (625g)
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Canon M6 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Sigma Quattro
 Canon EOS M6Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS M6 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-02-15 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Sigma SA
Available lenses 23 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video 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 390 gr (0.86 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $679 $738