Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 resolution | 1620k | 1037k | Clearer display (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sigma Quattro
| ZV-E1 | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2023 | February 2016 | Newer by 86 months | |
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | 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 sizing | 3" | 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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Quattro and ZV-E1 is 63 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
| Sigma sd Quattro | Sony 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 |