• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 19.6 megapixels
  • 21.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A1300 advantages over Sigma dp0 Quattro

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $999 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/4.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 21 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    174g vs 500g
    Lighter weight

Sigma dp0 Quattro advantages over Canon A1300

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    19.6 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A3300 IS

Canon A1300
Canon A3300 IS
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Canon A3300 IS
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Canon A3300 IS

Compared to Canon A1200

Canon A1300
Canon A1200
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $101
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon A1300 vs Canon A1200

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Canon A1200
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $101
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Canon A1200

Compared to Canon A810

Canon A1300
Canon A810
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A1300 vs Canon A810

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Canon A810
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Canon A810

Compared to Leica X Vario

Canon A1300
Leica X Vario
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon A1300 vs Leica X Vario

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Leica X Vario
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Leica X Vario

Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Canon A1300
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A1300 vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

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