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Sigma sd Quattro

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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • exceptional lenses and superb image quality
  • The night photograph was very good
  • smaller and more capable camera

Cons

  • Sigma have decided to only supply one battery in the box
  • it s the positioning of the buttons and switches that s often perplexing
  • D-pad buttons have no other direct function

Key specs

  • X3 CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.4x15.5 mm
  • 29 Mpx
  • 5424, 3616 px
  • Sigma SA
  • TTL contrast and phase detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sigma sd Quattro - Pros & Cons

Sigma sd Quattro

Pros

  • exceptional lenses and superb image quality
  • The night photograph was very good
  • smaller and more capable camera
  • it quite easy to handle
  • GR is very well made
  • quick
  • instinctive
  • and easy to use
  • the controls and feel of the camera and the images are amazing
  • maintained reasonably well to ISO 800
  • attractive colours and remarkable amounts of ultra-fine detail

Cons

  • Sigma have decided to only supply one battery in the box
  • it s the positioning of the buttons and switches that s often perplexing
  • D-pad buttons have no other direct function
  • poor high-ISO performance
  • unusually long viewfinder blackout time
  • clipping highlights in an unusually inelegant fashion
  • poor high ISO performance
  • There s no built-in flash
  • underpowered and overpriced
  • Foveon sensors cannot record movies
  • No stabilisation is provided in the camera

Sigma sd Quattro - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
29 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5424 x 3616 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Sigma - Video Reviews (9)

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Sigma sd Quattro - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeX3 CMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.92 in
Sensor photo detectors33.0 Mpx
Effective pixels29.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5424 x 3616 px
ProcessorDual TRUE III
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSigma SA
Magnification (Crop factor)1.1 x
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
AutofocusTTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserLens based only
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/4000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 10
  • 2sec
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive3.6 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Face detectionyes
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialMagnesium alloy
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version3.1
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
Remote controlyes
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Image
ISO6400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution7680 x 5120 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Vivid
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots1620000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2360000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification100.0 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 2
Eye relief0.83 in
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Camera playback
  • Highlights
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
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Dimensions
Weight22.05 oz
Width5.79 in
Height3.74 in
Depth3.57 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
  • DC
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE

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Sigma sd Quattro Sigma - Editorial Reviews (17)

3.6
Based on 17 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Sigma sd Quattro 2015 Roundups: Fixed Prime Lens Cameras
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DPReview
Published: 06.11.2015
2015 Roundups: Fixed Prime Lens Cameras

The Fixed Prime Lens Camera category is our smallest roundup of 2015 but also one of our most interesting. Cameras in this category range quite a bit, from the affordable, to the jaw-droppingly expensive. If you prefer to zoom with your feet, instead of your lens, then this is the roundup for you. Read on

Sigma sd Quattro Camera Review: Sigma SD Quattro Mirrorless Camera
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The Phoblographer
Published: 09.11.2016
Camera Review: Sigma SD Quattro Mirrorless Camera

The Sigma SD Quattro has great image quality in lots of situations, but it also has a large number of flaws that should have been fixed.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma Quattro Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 23.02.2016
Sigma Quattro Review | Camera Decision
2.8

Sigma Quattro is a 29.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and Sigma SA Bayonet mount. Read our Quattro review to find its pros and cons.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma sd Quattro H Mirrorless Camera Review
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Shutterbug
Published: 25.04.2017
Sigma sd Quattro H Mirrorless Camera Review

The new Sigma sd Quattro H uses a Foveon sensor in APS-H format (note: the standard sd Quattro offers an APS-C sized system) with an electronic viewfinder and interchangeable lens system (Sigma SA mount). (Editor’s Note: Lab Review lab tests and comments are supplied by BetterNet, Shutterbug’s TIPA-affiliated testing lab and edited by George Schaub. TIPA is a worldwide association of photo and imaging magazines.)

Sigma sd Quattro Camera Review: Sigma SD Quattro - PDN Online
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PDN Online
Published: 30.03.2017
Camera Review: Sigma SD Quattro - PDN Online

Here's our review of Sigma's first mirrorless camera.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma sd Quattro
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Photo Review
Published: 26.09.2016
Sigma sd Quattro
4.3

One of the first interchangeable-lens cameras to use the Foveon Quattro sensor, the sd Quattro has a new hybrid AF system and weatherproof body.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma sd Quattro Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 15.09.2016
Sigma sd Quattro Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sigma sd Quattro is a new compact system camera featuring an intriguing 39 megapixel APS-C sensor from Foveon. Read our in-depth Sigma sd Quattro review to find out what this unique mirrorless camera is capable of...

Sigma sd Quattro Highlights of the show
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The Straits Times
Published: 02.03.2016
Highlights of the show

The sd Quattro and sd Quattro H are Sigma's first mirrorless cameras. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma sd Quattro H Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 23.02.2016
Sigma sd Quattro H Review

Foveon Quattro fans rejoice, the interchangeable lens Sigma sd Quattro H mirroless camera is here! Read our preview for all the details.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma Quattro H Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Sigma Quattro H Review | Camera Decision

Sigma Quattro H is a 45.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a APS-H sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and Sigma SA Bayonet mount. Read our Quattro H review to find its pros and cons.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma sd Quattro H Review
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PCMAG
Published: 20.03.2017
Sigma sd Quattro H Review
4.0

Landscape photographers may fall in love with the Sigma sd Quattro H, which delivers image quality on par with medium format systems for much less money, though it's not as versatile as mainstream cameras.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma sd Quattro Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 23.02.2016
Sigma sd Quattro Review

Foveon Quattro fans rejoice, the interchangeable lens Sigma sd Quattro mirroless camera is here! Read our preview for all the details.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma SD Quattro H Review
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DPReview
Published: 31.05.2017
Sigma SD Quattro H Review
3.9

Sigma's SD Quattro H features the largest-ever Foveon sensor: an APS-H chip with a spatial resolution of 25.5 megapixels. An impressively solid body, refined interface and competitive price tag all count in its favor. But has the Quattro design given up too much of what Foveon fans liked so much?

Sigma sd Quattro The Sigma sd Quattro H Camera Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 01.08.2019
The Sigma sd Quattro H Camera Review
3.5

Find out everything you need to know about the Sigma sd Quattro H Camera before purchasing it in this hands-on, real-world review.

Sigma sd Quattro Sigma sd Quattro
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 20.06.2017
Sigma sd Quattro
3.0

Sigma sd Quattro review: Andy Westlake tests Sigma's unconventional SA-mount mirrorless camera, the SD Quattro.

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