Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XG-1 was released 19 months prior to the Quattro H which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XG-1 grades against the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 against the Quattro H.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and Quattro H is 66 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and Quattro H.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older XG-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.