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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-M1 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Quattro Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2013More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-M1 Quattro 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the Quattro.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Quattro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to render more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
great MP (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
70
great MP (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proof
great MP (29MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
great MP (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro Vlogging information
31
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
22
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sigma Quattro
 Fujifilm X-M1Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sigma SA
Available lenses 54 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 330 gr (0.73 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-61
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $738