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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was introduced 19 months prior to the Quattro which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sigma Quattro

 E-PL6 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Olympus E-PL6

 Quattro E-PL6 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2014Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma Quattro

 E-PL6 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 provides external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 and the Quattro.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
81
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
70
amazing megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
85
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (625g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic port
22
includes face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma Quattro
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-08-01 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Number of lenses 107 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 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 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $738