Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J1
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

The 1 J2 was revealed 4 years before the Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 J2 matches up vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sigma Quattro
1 J2 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon 1 J2
Quattro | 1 J2 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+699k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma Quattro
1 J2 | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 has physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions 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 Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J2 against the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and Quattro.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer greater detail because of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon 1 J2 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 3 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lb) | 625g (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $550 | $738 |