Fujifilm XF1 vs Sigma Quattro

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XF1 and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.