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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sigma Quattro

 Z5 Quattro 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2016More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Nikon Z5

 Quattro Z5 
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro

 Z5 Quattro 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
81
focusing manually
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Sigma Quattro Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.5 fps)
70
resolution is high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
resolution is high (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675g)
22
includes face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro
 Nikon Z5Sigma sd Quattro
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