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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
86
Overall
66

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released February 2016
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sigma Quattro H versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Quattro H scores vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Sony ZV-1

 Quattro H ZV-1 
Display resolution1620k922kClearer display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 ZV-1 Quattro H 
IntroducedMay 2020February 2016Newer by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Sony ZV-1

 Quattro H ZV-1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro H enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Quattro H against the ZV-1.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and ZV-1 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro H and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro H featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer greater detail due to its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Quattro H is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
69
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
71
sensor resolution is high (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is high (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than competition (294g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
26
comes with face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
86
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Sony ZV-1
 Sigma sd Quattro HSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro H Sony ZV-1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2020-05-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TRUE III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1"
Sensor dimensions 26.6 x 17.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 476.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6200 x 4152 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,134 $750