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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sigma Quattro

 1 J2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon 1 J2

 Quattro 1 J2 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2012More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma Quattro

 1 J2 Quattro 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
81
focusing manually
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro Street photography advice
69
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (238g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
70
resolution is high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
60
lighter than others (238g)
has built in flash
terrible battery (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
environment proof
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (625g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
22
comes with face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma Quattro
 Nikon 1 J2Sigma sd Quattro
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