Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.