Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J1
- Successor is Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor sizing.

The 1 J2 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Quattro H which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 J2 matches up vs the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J2 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Sigma Quattro H
1 J2 | Quattro H |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Nikon 1 J2
Quattro H | 1 J2 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+699k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Sigma Quattro H
1 J2 | Quattro H | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 J2 versus Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J2 versus the Quattro H.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and Quattro H.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will give you greater detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Nikon 1 J2 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon 1 J2 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-08-09 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-H |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 45 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6200 x 4152 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 13 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 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 score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $550 | $1,134 |