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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 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
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony RX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro H was introduced 3 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Quattro H matches up against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony RX1

 Quattro H RX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2013More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kCrisper screen (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 RX1 Quattro H 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony RX1

 Quattro H RX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma Quattro H features external 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) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Quattro H compared to the RX1.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Quattro H and RX1 is 78 and 79 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Quattro H and RX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will render greater detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Quattro H is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography info
Sony RX1 Sports photography info
71
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
53
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography info
Sony RX1 Travel photography info
65
weather proof
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than average (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
Sony RX1 Vlogging info
26
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony RX1
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6200 x 4152 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.4 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 482g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,134 $2,798