Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro
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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is relatively comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The Z5 was revealed 4 years after the Quattro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 grades versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sigma Quattro
Z5 | Quattro | |||
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Released | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon Z5
Quattro | Z5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro
Z5 | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5 compared to the Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and Quattro is 62 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and Quattro.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro will provide more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sigma |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 15 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per second | 3.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 625 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | 470 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at launch | $1,399 | $738 |