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Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Comparison

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Sigma fp L

61 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) BSI-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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Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing fp L and Quattro H, two Advanced Mirrorless cameras by Sigma. Sigma fp L was introduced to market in March 2021 and Sigma Quattro H was launched in February 2016. As you can see, Quattro H is 5 years older than fp L. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sigma fp L Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-03-25
  • 61MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 6 - 102400)
  • Leica L Mount
  • 3.20" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 427g. 113 x 70 x 45 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sigma fp 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
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.8fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 0g. 147 x 95 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

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


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Reasons to choose Sigma fp L over Sigma sd Quattro H
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Magnification
0.83x vs 0.73x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
61 MP vs 45 MP 35% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2″ vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.100k dots vs 1.620k dots 29% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.8fps 6.2 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution
3680k dot vs 2360k dot 55% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Reasons to choose Sigma sd Quattro H over Sigma fp L
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Weight
0 g vs 427 g 427 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
18.49µm2 vs 14.34µm2 28% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Sigma fp L and Sigma sd Quattro H
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
61 MP vs 45 MP Bigger prints and more details
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Sigma fp L and Sigma sd Quattro H
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Sigma fp L 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 Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sigma fp L has external dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77″) and weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 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 635g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H. Sigma fp L is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 34mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 46mm thinner than Sigma Quattro H.

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H.

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H.
Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sigma fp L 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 427g lighter than the Sigma fp L but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Sigma fp L has a Full frame sensor and Sigma Quattro H has a smaller APS-H sensor, Sigma Quattro H's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Sigma fp L lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both fp L and Quattro H have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sigma fp L's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sigma Quattro H's 3 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H: Sensor Comparison

Sigma fp L has a 61.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . 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 fp L's sensor provides 16MP more than Sigma Quattro H'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 fp L and Quattro H sensor size comparison.

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H Cameras


As seen above, Sigma fp L has a 1.8x Larger sensor area than Sigma Quattro H. 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.

Sigma fp L vs Sigma Quattro H Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sigma Quattro H has an advantage over Sigma fp L There are 77 lenses for Sigma Quattro H's Sigma SA Bayonet mount, on the other hand there are only 52 lenses for Sigma fp L's Leica L lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 8 lenses for Leica L mount and 29 lenses for Sigma SA Bayonet mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Sigma fp L Lenses # of Sigma Quattro H Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 (7 Full Frame) 9
Standard Prime 11 (10 Full Frame) 5
Wideangle Zoom 3 (3 Full Frame) 8
Wideangle Prime 15 (14 Full Frame) 8
Telephoto Zoom 6 (6 Full Frame) 19
Telephoto Prime 7 (7 Full Frame) 8
SuperZoom n/a 9
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a 4
Macro Prime 2 (2 Full Frame) 7
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 52 (49 Full Frame) 77

What types of Photography are Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sigma fp L 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.

Sigma fp L for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro H for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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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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Sigma fp L for Street Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro H for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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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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Sigma fp L for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro H for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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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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Sigma fp L for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro H for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
427g
Body Thickness 45mm
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Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
0g
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
Body Thickness 91mm
Read the details

Sigma fp L for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro H for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Sigma fp L 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 Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Sigma fp L and Sigma Quattro H scores compare:

Sigma fp L
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #48 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Sigma Quattro H
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #68 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #335 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Sigma fp L is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sigma Quattro H in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Sigma fp L.

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Sigma Quattro H vs Sigma fp L Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma fp L Sigma sd Quattro H
Brand Sigma Sigma
Announced 2021-03-25 2016-02-23
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size Full frame APS-H
Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 26.6 x 17.9 mm
Area 864.00mm2 476.14mm2
Megapixels 61 megapixels 45 megapixels
Max Resolution 9520 x 6328 6200 x 4152
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 6 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 Leica L Sigma SA Bayonet
Number of Available Lenses 52 77
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 2,100k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.83x 0.73x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 3.8 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 427g 0g
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm 147 x 95 x 91mm
Battery Life 240 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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