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Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Successor is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Photography Glossary

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Hasselblad and Sigma. The resolution of the X1D (51MP) and the Quattro H (45MP) is relatively close but the X1D (Medium format) and Quattro H (APS-H) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1D was brought out 4 months later than the Quattro H so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the X1D grades versus the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Sigma Quattro H

 X1D Quattro H 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Hasselblad X1D

 Quattro H X1D 
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Sigma Quattro H

 X1D Quattro H 
IntroducedJune 2016February 2016Same age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X1D comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D vs the Quattro H.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X1D and Quattro H is 60 and 78 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X1D and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1D due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Hasselblad X1D will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Hasselblad X1D
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
89
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
83
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography info
70
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (2.3 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
excellent megapixels (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
excellent megapixels (45MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
26
features face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Sigma Quattro H
 Hasselblad X1DSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Hasselblad Sigma
Model type Hasselblad X1D Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-22 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Medium format APS-H
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Hasselblad X Sigma SA
Total lenses 4 76
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.4
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.3 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) -
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 102 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4489 not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $6,495 $1,134