Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 AW1 was unveiled 3 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 AW1 scores against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and Quattro H.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 1 AW1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.