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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 4 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-E1 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Quattro Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2013Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-E1 Quattro 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 features physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the Quattro.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Quattro is 85 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to give more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
49
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
70
sensor resolution is amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
55
weather proof
sensor resolution is amazing (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (625g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
22
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (625 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sigma Quattro
 Fujifilm X-E1Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sigma SA
Total lenses 54 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model W126 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
Price at launch $600 $738