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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1 and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor size.

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The DP1 was released 8 years before the Quattro H and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP1 grades versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 DP1 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sigma DP1

 Quattro H DP1 
IntroducedFebruary 2016May 2008Fresher by 94 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sigma Quattro H

 DP1 Quattro H 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 versus the Quattro H.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and Quattro H is 87 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and Quattro H.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
83
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
71
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
26
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Sigma DP1 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sigma Quattro H
 Sigma DP1Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2008-05-19 2016-02-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 1.7 1.4
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 270 gr (0.60 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $566 $1,134