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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Sigma Quattro H

45 MP | APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Sigma Quattro H, which was introduced in February 2016 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 45.0MP APS-H sensor. There is 20 months difference between G1 X III and Quattro H so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G1 X III, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3 Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-23
  • 45MP - APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Bayonet Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.8 fps continuous shooting
  • - video resolution
  • g. 147 x 95 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Sigma sd Quattro H
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 3.8fps 5.2 fps faster
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Sigma sd Quattro H over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Sensor Resolution
45 MP vs 24 MP 87% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 1.040k dots 55% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
g vs 399 g 399 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
18.49µm2 vs 13.84µm2 33% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sigma sd Quattro H
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 45 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.620k dots High resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sigma sd Quattro H
Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Sigma Quattro H has external dimensions of 147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58″) and weighs (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 32mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 40mm thinner than Sigma Quattro H. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Sigma Quattro H doesn't. Once you put a lens on Quattro H, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H.
Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma Quattro H is 399g lighter than the Canon G1 X III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on Quattro H, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Both G1 X III and Quattro H have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.

On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Sigma Quattro H's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.
Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Sigma Quattro H has a 45.0MP APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features Dual TRUE III processor.

Sigma Quattro H's sensor provides 21MP more than Canon G1 X III's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G1 X III and Quattro H sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H Cameras


As seen above, Sigma Quattro H has a 1.4x Larger sensor area than Canon G1 X III. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro H for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sigma Quattro H for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma Quattro H for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
9 Focus Points
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro H for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
Body Thickness 91mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma Quattro H for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma Quattro H: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Sigma Quattro H scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #134 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Sigma Quattro H
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #76 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #342 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sigma Quattro H in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Sigma Quattro H vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sigma sd Quattro H
Brand Canon Sigma
Announced 2017-10-25 2016-02-23
Body Type Large sensor compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size APS-C APS-H
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 26.6 x 17.9 mm
Area 332.27mm2 476.14mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 45 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6200 x 4152
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Sigma SA Bayonet
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 10cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fixed type
Size 3 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.73x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 3.8 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 n/a
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g n/a
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 147 x 95 x 91mm
Battery Life 200 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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