Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J2
- Replacement is Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor measurements.

The 1 J3 was released 3 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 J3 matches up against the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J3 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Sigma Quattro H
1 J3 | Quattro H |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Nikon 1 J3
Quattro H | 1 J3 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 27 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+699k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Sigma Quattro H
1 J3 | Quattro H | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J3 and the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and Quattro H is 92 and 78 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and Quattro H.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Nikon 1 J3 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon 1 J3 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-H |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 45 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6200 x 4152 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 13 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames per second | 3.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/60 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | - |
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 All around 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 images | - |
Style of battery | 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 |
Pricing at launch | $170 | $1,134 |