Canon R8 vs Sigma Quattro

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon R8 versus Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is fairly well matched but the R8 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The R8 was launched 7 years after the Quattro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R8 grades versus the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R8 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R8 versus Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R8 against the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Quattro is 71 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and Quattro.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R8 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent R8 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.