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Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
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
  • Introduced February 2016
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P3 and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was introduced 5 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P3 scores versus the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sigma Quattro H

 E-P3 Quattro H 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Olympus E-P3

 Quattro H E-P3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution1620k614kClearer screen (+1006k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sigma Quattro H

 E-P3 Quattro H 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while 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 Olympus E-P3 and Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 versus the Quattro H.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and Quattro H.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will offer more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography details
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
82
manual focus
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro H Street photography information
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
69
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
weather proof
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
excellent resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
26
features face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Sigma Quattro H
 Olympus PEN E-P3Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-17 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-H
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 369 grams (0.81 lb) -
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $1,134