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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 22 months prior to the Quattro which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up vs the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-T1 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Quattro Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedFebruary 2016April 2014More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm X-T1 Quattro 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the Quattro.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Quattro is 79 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Quattro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to give greater detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro Street photography information
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
66
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
70
MP count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
MP count high (29MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (625g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
33
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
22
has face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (625 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sigma Quattro
 Fujifilm X-T1Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-14 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 54 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) -
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-61
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,300 $738