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Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D2X
  • Replacement is Nikon D3X
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 D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon D2Xs versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D2Xs (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the D2Xs (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) boast totally different sensor size.

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The D2Xs was unveiled 10 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D2Xs grades vs the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Sigma Quattro H

 D2Xs Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Nikon D2Xs

 Quattro H D2Xs 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2006More modern by 118 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k235kCrisper screen (+1385k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Sigma Quattro H

 D2Xs Quattro H 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Xs enjoys exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D2Xs versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D2Xs versus the Quattro H.

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and Quattro H is 51 and 78 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D2Xs and Quattro H.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D2Xs having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with extra detail having an extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D2Xs will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
83
manual focus
great resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
72
great resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
43
environment proofing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
great resolution (45 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
max ISO too low (800)
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
26
features face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon D2Xs vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Sigma Quattro H
 Nikon D2XsSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D2Xs Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-06-01 2016-02-23
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 489 not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $3,999 $1,134