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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The Quattro was unveiled 2 years later than the RX1R and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Quattro scores against the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony RX1R

 Quattro RX1R 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016June 2013More recent by 33 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kCrisper screen (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sigma Quattro

 RX1R Quattro 

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony RX1R

 Quattro RX1R 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro has external measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Quattro vs the RX1R.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and RX1R is 63 and 79 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Quattro and RX1R.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Quattro having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Quattro should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
megapixel count great (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (625 grams)
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
70
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma Quattro Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
55
environment proof
megapixel count great (29MP)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (625 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count great (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
22
offers face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (625g)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony RX1R
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2013-06-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Amount of lenses 76 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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 format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625g (1.38 lb) 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 All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $738 $2,798