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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro H
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony QX1

 Quattro H QX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2014Newer by 18 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1620k0kClearer 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
82
focusing manually
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
Sony QX1 Street photography details
69
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
Sony QX1 Sports photography features
71
high megapixels (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
high megapixels (45MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (440 shots)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 shots)
screen is small (")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
Sony QX1 Vlogging advice
26
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony QX1
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony 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