Sigma SD1 vs Sigma Quattro

The following is a thorough review of the Sigma SD1 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 was announced 6 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD1 grades versus the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 enjoys physical measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD1 and the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and Quattro is 77 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and Quattro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to show greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.