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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J4
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 J3 grades against the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Sigma Quattro

 1 J3 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon 1 J3

 Quattro 1 J3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016November 2013More modern by 27 months
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Sigma Quattro

 1 J3 Quattro 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 has external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J3 against the Quattro.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and Quattro.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will show greater detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
58
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
81
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J3
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
70
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
57
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
70
amazing megapixels (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (625 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (201g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
22
offers face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Sigma Quattro
 Nikon 1 J3Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon 1 J3 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 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 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 135 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sigma SA
Total lenses 13 76
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 15.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 625g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 420 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL20 BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $170 $738