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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced July 2020
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
  • Announced February 2016
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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was released 4 years later than the Quattro H and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5 matches up against the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sigma Quattro H

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

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Nikon Z5

 Quattro H Z5 
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro H

 Z5 Quattro H 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 and the Quattro H.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and Quattro H is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and Quattro H.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
86
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
83
has manual focus
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675 grams)
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
72
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (470 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
heavier than average (675 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average (675g)
26
features face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sigma Quattro H
 Nikon Z5Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Z5 Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-20 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sigma SA
Total lenses 15 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.4
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 -
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $1,399 $1,134