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Sigma sd Quattro H

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • Sigma s setup menu is very clear and logical
  • The night photograph was very good
  • Sigma is comfortable with utilizing camera designs

Cons

  • Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • Sigma have decided to only supply one battery in the box

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C, APS-H
  • 26.6x17.9 mm
  • 45 Mpx
  • 6200, 4152 px
  • Sigma SA
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sigma sd Quattro H - Pros & Cons

Sigma sd Quattro H

Pros

  • Sigma s setup menu is very clear and logical
  • The night photograph was very good
  • Sigma is comfortable with utilizing camera designs
  • well-respected interface which blends traditional dials with a good degree of customization
  • image quality is excellent
  • easy
  • quick access
  • decent job of helping the camera keep up with moderate action
  • easy reference screen is handy
  • They are well placed and easy to access without removing your eye from the viewfinder
  • The grip is comfortable and makes all-day use easy

Cons

  • Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • Sigma have decided to only supply one battery in the box
  • auto-focus lag and speeds up the camera
  • battery life is shockingly poor for a modern camera
  • It takes around 10 seconds to store RAW files
  • The battery life is also poor
  • include a detail-robbing optical low-pass filter
  • 9mm APS-H sized sensor
  • The camera also struggles with detail in black areas in the frame
  • noise becomes quite notable around ISO 800

Sigma sd Quattro H - 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
45 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6200 x 4152 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Sigma - Video Reviews (6)

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Sigma sd Quattro H - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor format
  • APS-C
  • APS-H
Sensor size1.05 in
Sensor photo detectors45.0 Mpx
Effective pixels45.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution6200 x 4152 px
ProcessorDual TRUE III
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSigma SA
Focus adjustmentAuto
Focal length multiplier1.3x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps1/3
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
Subject / scene modesno
Built-in flashno
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive3.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
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Design
Body typeSLR
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • Eye-Fi
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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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
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • DNG
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 7:6
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 21:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots1620000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2360000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.96 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)4 - 2
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Videography features
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
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Dimensions
Weight22.4 oz
Width5.79 in
Height3.74 in
Depth3.57 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Languages supportMulti

Sigma sd Quattro H - Q&A

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Sigma sd Quattro H Sigma - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.7
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Sigma sd Quattro H Like the Rubik's cube of cameras, Sigma's quirky SD Quattro H rewards masochists
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Digital Trends
Published: 31.05.2017
Like the Rubik's cube of cameras, Sigma's quirky SD Quattro H rewards masochists

The SD Quattro H is a camera that’s advanced but also frustrating, simply because it’s so unique. It makes you work, but it pays dividends in the form of stunning image quality.

Sigma sd Quattro H 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 H 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 H 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 H 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 H Best cameras under $1500
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DPReview
Published: 20.10.2020
Best cameras under $1500

What’s the best camera for under $1500? These midrange cameras should have capable autofocus systems, lots of direct controls and the latest sensors offering great image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing less than $1500 and recommended the best.

Sigma sd Quattro H 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 H Sigma sd Quattro H Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 06.02.2017
Sigma sd Quattro H Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sigma sd Quattro H is a new compact system camera featuring an intriguing 51 megapixel APS-C sensor from Foveon. Read our in-depth Sigma sd Quattro H review to find out what this unique mirrorless camera is capable of...

Sigma sd Quattro H 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 H 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 H Sigma Quattro H Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 23.02.2016
Sigma Quattro H Review | Camera Decision
2.9

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 H Sigma sd Quattro H Review
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ePHOTOzine
Sigma sd Quattro H Review
4.0

We review the new Sigma sd Quattro H - the mirrorless camera offers a high resolution Foveon APS-H sensor, which Sigma say is equivalent to a 51 megapixel camera.

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