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Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67
Sigma sd Quattro H front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Announced February 2016
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
Photography Glossary

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Zeiss. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Quattro H (45MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Quattro H (APS-H) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro H was released 3 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Quattro H matches up against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Zeiss ZX1

 Quattro H ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 ZX1 Quattro H 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2016More recent by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1620kClearer display (+1145k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro H and Zeiss ZX1

 Quattro H ZX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma Quattro H offers exterior measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Quattro H against the ZX1.

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro H and ZX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro H and ZX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro H due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Quattro H is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
great MP (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
87
manual focus
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
72
great MP (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography details
65
weather proof
great MP (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
65
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count high (37MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (800g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
great MP (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
26
has face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (800g)
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Sigma Quattro H vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro H and Zeiss ZX1
 Sigma sd Quattro HZeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Zeiss
Model type Sigma sd Quattro H Zeiss ZX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2018-09-27
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 measurements 26.6 x 17.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 476.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6200 x 4152 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2-22
Number of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.4 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-61 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,134 -