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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-E2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Quattro Fujifilm X-E2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2014Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-E2 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the Quattro.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Quattro is 85 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to offer more detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
81
has manual focus
megapixel count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (625 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
22
has face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (625g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma Quattro
 Fujifilm X-E2Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sigma SA
Total lenses 54 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 625 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID W126 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $738