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Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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
  • Revealed February 2016
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Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma fp and Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the fp (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor sizing.

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The fp was announced 3 years later than the Quattro H and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the fp scores versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma Quattro H

 fp Quattro H 
RevealedJuly 2019February 2016More recent by 42 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sigma fp

 Quattro H fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sigma Quattro H

 fp Quattro H 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the fp vs the Quattro H.

Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the fp and Quattro H is 84 and 78 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and Quattro H.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will give extra detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern fp provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
83
manual focus
excellent megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
excellent megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
78
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
amazing MP (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
environment proof
excellent megapixels (45MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
26
supports face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma fp vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sigma Quattro H
 Sigma fpSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma fp Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-07-11 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 45MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 30 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 422 grams (0.93 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-51 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,050 $1,134