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Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison

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

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Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing Quattro H and X1D, two Mirrorless cameras from Sigma and Hasselblad. Sigma sd Quattro H is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Hasselblad X1D is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Sigma Quattro H was introduced to market in February 2016 and Hasselblad X1D was launched in June 2016. There is only 4 months difference between Quattro H and X1D so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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

Hasselblad X1D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-06-22
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.3fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 725g. 150 x 98 x 71 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sigma sd Quattro H over Hasselblad X1D
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 920k dots 76% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
3.8fps vs 2.3fps 1.5 fps faster
Weight
0 g vs 725 g 725 g lighter
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Reasons to choose Hasselblad X1D over Sigma sd Quattro H
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 45 MP 13% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Sensor Pixel Area
28.31µm2 vs 18.49µm2 53% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Sigma sd Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D
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
45 MP vs 51 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 sd Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D
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 Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D: 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 Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Hasselblad X1D has external dimensions of 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81″) and weighs 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D. Sigma Quattro H is 3mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Hasselblad X1D but it is also 20mm thicker.

Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D.

Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D.
Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D 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 725g lighter than the Hasselblad X1D 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 Hasselblad X1D has a Medium format 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 Hasselblad X1D lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both Quattro H and X1D have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D: Sensor Comparison

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. On the other hand, Hasselblad X1D has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Hasselblad X1D's sensor provides 6MP 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 Quattro H and X1D sensor size comparison.

Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D Cameras


As seen above, Hasselblad X1D has a 3.0x 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 Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D 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 Hasselblad X1D. There are 77 lenses for Sigma Quattro H's Sigma SA Bayonet mount, on the other hand there are only 10 lenses for Hasselblad X1D's Hasselblad X 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 29 lenses for Sigma SA Bayonet mount and 0 lenses for Hasselblad X mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Sigma Quattro H Lenses # of Hasselblad X1D Lenses
Standard Zoom 9 1
Standard Prime 5 3
Wideangle Zoom 8 n/a
Wideangle Prime 8 4
Telephoto Zoom 19 n/a
Telephoto Prime 8 2
SuperZoom 9 n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 4 n/a
Macro Prime 7 n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 77 10

What types of Photography are Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sigma Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D 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 Quattro H for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X1D for Portrait Photography

GOOD
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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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Sigma Quattro H for Street Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X1D for Street Photography

GOOD
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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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Sigma Quattro H for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D for Sports Photography

GOOD
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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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.3fps
Focus Points
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Sigma Quattro H for Daily Photography

GOOD

Hasselblad X1D for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
0g
Medium size Body
Body Thickness 91mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
725g
Body Thickness 71mm
Read the details

Sigma Quattro H for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Hasselblad X1D for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-H (26.6 x 17.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
Read the details

Sigma Quattro H vs Hasselblad X1D: 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 Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D, 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 Quattro H and Hasselblad X1D scores compare:

Sigma Quattro H
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #68 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #338 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Hasselblad X1D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #36 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Hasselblad X1D is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sigma Quattro H in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sigma Quattro H. Otherwise, Hasselblad X1D is the better camera overall.

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Hasselblad X1D vs Sigma Quattro H Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma sd Quattro H Hasselblad X1D
Brand Sigma Hasselblad
Announced 2016-02-23 2016-06-22
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Size APS-H Medium format
Dimensions 26.6 x 17.9 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 476.14mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 45 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 6200 x 4152 8272 x 6200
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 25,600 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 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sigma SA Bayonet Hasselblad X
Number of Available Lenses 77 10
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.73x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.8 fps 2.3 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 None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 0g 725g
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm 150 x 98 x 71mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 102
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 4489
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