Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Sigma Quattro H
1 V1 | Quattro H |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Nikon 1 V1
Quattro H | 1 V1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+699k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Sigma Quattro H
1 V1 | Quattro H | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Nikon 1 V1 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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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 |