Nikon Coolpix A vs Sigma sd Quattro H

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Nikon Coolpix A vs Sigma sd Quattro H

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-H 476.1mm²
25.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Nikon Coolpix A advantages over Sigma sd Quattro H

Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
40 mm vs 90 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
298g vs 635g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 8 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma sd Quattro H advantages over Nikon Coolpix A

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-H vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
25.6 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

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
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Solid alloy body with true twin-dial design; Smaller, lighter, and cheaper than most direct competitors; Excellent image quality, even when compared to interchangeable-lens cameras; Numerous accessories expand upon its capabilities.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Ergonomics could be better; Performance is spotty; Built-in flash is rather weak; Battery life is quite modest.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica X2

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X2

Sigma sd Quattro H

Leica X2

$1199
APS-H

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1499
APS-C

Internal flash
Thinner

Compare Sigma sd Quattro H vs Leica X2

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma sd Quattro H

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1199
APS-H

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1534
APS-C

Internal flash
Thinner

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Compared to Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X70

Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X70

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma sd Quattro H vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon Coolpix A

Sigma sd Quattro

$1097
APS-C

Internal flash
Thinner

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Sigma sd Quattro H

Sigma sd Quattro

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More pixels

$699
APS-C

Bigger RAW buffer

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Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X-H1

$1097
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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