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Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D810A and Sigma Quattro, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The D810A was brought out 12 months prior to the Quattro so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D810A scores against the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Sigma Quattro

 D810A Quattro 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon D810A

 Quattro D810A 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2015More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kSharper screen (+391k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Sigma Quattro

 D810A Quattro 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810A features external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D810A and the Quattro.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and Quattro is 55 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D810A and Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D810A featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D810A will provide more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older D810A will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D810A
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
70
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
environment sealing
amazing MP (36MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
55
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (625 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
30
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
22
offers face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Nikon D810A vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Sigma Quattro
 Nikon D810ASigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon D810A Sigma sd Quattro
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2016-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 51 9
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sigma SA
Total lenses 309 76
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 880g (1.94 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $3,800 $738