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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
Sigma Quattro
(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 XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was announced 19 months earlier than the Quattro which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XG-1 grades against the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sigma Quattro

 XG-1 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Pentax XG-1

 Quattro XG-1 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2014Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma Quattro

 XG-1 Quattro 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 has physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Pentax XG-1 versus Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the Quattro.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and Quattro is 66 and 63 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will provide greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older XG-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
manual focus
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
amazing MP (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro Travel photography information
52
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather proofing
amazing MP (29MP)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (567g)
22
has face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma Quattro
 Pentax XG-1Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-07-15 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 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 240 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $738