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Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
65
Features
89
Overall
74

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Quattro was brought out 8 years before the ZV-E1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Quattro scores vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony ZV-E1

 Quattro ZV-E1 
Display resolution1620k1037kClearer display (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sigma Quattro

 ZV-E1 Quattro 
RevealedMarch 2023February 2016Newer by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony ZV-E1

 Quattro ZV-E1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma Quattro has outer dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Quattro versus the ZV-E1.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and ZV-E1 is 63 and 80 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and ZV-E1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Quattro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro Street photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography features
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography factors
69
resolution is great (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
71
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is low (1/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E1
54
weather proof
resolution is great (29MP)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery (570 per charge)
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is great (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging info
22
has face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
has mic port
lighter than competitors (483g)
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony ZV-E1
 Sigma sd QuattroSony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma sd Quattro Sony ZV-E1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-23 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 29 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5424 x 3616 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Sigma SA Sony E
Available lenses 76 195
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 3840x1920
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 483 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 - 570 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-61 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $738 $2,198