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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 V2
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Quattro H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 V1 grades versus the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 1 V1 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Nikon 1 V1

 Quattro H 1 V1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Sigma Quattro H

 1 V1 Quattro H 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V1 versus the Quattro H.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and Quattro H is 84 and 78 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will give you extra detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
83
has manual focus
amazing MP (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
62
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
53
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
71
amazing MP (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
41
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
amazing MP (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
amazing MP (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
26
offers face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Sigma Quattro H
 Nikon 1 V1Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon 1 V1 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-20 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 dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 135 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sigma SA
Number of lenses 13 76
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) -
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 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 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $670 $1,134