Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

The Quattro H was announced 18 months after the QX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Quattro H scores against the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma sd Quattro H & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma Quattro H Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony QX1
Quattro H | QX1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 18 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+1620k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sigma Quattro H
QX1 | Quattro H | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony QX1
Quattro H | QX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Quattro H against the QX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and QX1 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Quattro H and QX1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will render extra detail with its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Quattro H should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma sd Quattro H | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TRUE III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 26.6 x 17.9mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 476.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6200 x 4152 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sigma SA | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 76 | - |
Crop factor | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | - |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 440 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-61 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,134 | $500 |