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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is 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
  • Released February 2016
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP1x versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor size.

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The DP1x was launched 7 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1x scores vs the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sigma Quattro H

 DP1x Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sigma DP1x

 Quattro H DP1x 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sigma Quattro H

 DP1x Quattro H 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Sigma DP1x versus Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1x vs the Quattro H.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and Quattro H is 88 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and Quattro H.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1x due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will give greater detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
72
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography factors
57
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
65
weather proof
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic support
26
has face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have mic support
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Sigma DP1x vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sigma Quattro H
 Sigma DP1xSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP1x Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-20 2016-02-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II 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 area 285.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/4.0 -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 1.7 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 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 - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 320x240 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 250 grams (0.55 lb) -
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
Retail price $574 $1,134