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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2016
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Quattro H (45MP) and the a1 (50MP) is very well matched but the Quattro H (APS-H) and a1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was announced 5 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Quattro H matches up versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony a1

 Quattro H a1 
Display resolution1620k1440kSharper display (+180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 a1 Quattro H 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021February 2016Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony a1

 Quattro H a1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma Quattro H comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Quattro H vs the a1.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and a1 is 78 and 61 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and a1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a1 will give more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Quattro H is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony a1
83
manual focus
great sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
89
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/400 seconds)
amazing megapixels (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
Sony a1 Sports photography features
72
great sensor resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (530 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
Sony a1 Travel photography details
65
environment proofing
great sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing megapixels (50MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (530 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
26
supports face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
lack of mic socket
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony a1
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Alpha a1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Alpha a1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-23 2021-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6200 x 4152 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 133
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.8fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution - 7680x4320
Video data format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 - 530 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $1,134 $6,498