Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro
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![Pentax Q front Pentax Q front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Q/Pentax-Q-front.jpg)
![Sigma sd Quattro front Sigma sd Quattro front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-sd-Quattro/Sigma-Quattro-front.jpg)
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Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
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Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
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The Q was brought out 5 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Q matches up against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sigma Quattro
Q | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Pentax Q
Quattro | Q | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2011 | Fresher by 56 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sigma Quattro
Q | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Q against the Quattro.
![Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro size comparison Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.
![Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and Quattro.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will produce extra detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Q will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Q-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax Q vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Pentax Q | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sigma |
Model | Pentax Q | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-06-23 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 8 | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) | 625 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 189 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI68 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $695 | $738 |