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Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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 fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma fp L versus Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor sizes.

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The fp L was brought out 5 years later than the Quattro H and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the fp L grades against the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sigma Quattro H

 fp L Quattro H 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2016Fresher by 62 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sigma fp L

 Quattro H fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H

 fp L Quattro H 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma fp L enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the fp L and the Quattro H.

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and Quattro H is 83 and 78 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and Quattro H.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The fp L due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher fp L provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
89
has manual focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography details
Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
71
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
73
weather proof
offers touch focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
weather proof
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography highlights
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count great (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count great (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
26
supports face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H
 Sigma fp LSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma fp L Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-03-25 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6328 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sigma SA
Total lenses 40 76
Crop factor 1 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-51 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,499 $1,134