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Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the R7 (33MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R7 was announced 6 years later than the Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R7 grades against the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sigma Quattro

 R7 Quattro 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2016More recent by 77 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon R7

 Quattro R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Sigma Quattro

 R7 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1620k1620kIdentical screen resolution

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R7 has got outside measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R7 compared to the Quattro.

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and Quattro is 64 and 63 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and Quattro.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon R7 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer R7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (660 per charge)
has phase detect AF
70
great sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
74
great battery (660 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
55
environment proof
great sensor resolution (29MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (625g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (660 shots)
has double storage slots
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R7
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than competition in class (612g)
22
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Canon R7 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sigma Quattro
 Canon EOS R7Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS R7 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 32000 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 651 9
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sigma SA
Available lenses 35 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 gr (1.35 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,499 $738