• APS-C 357.3mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 16,000
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 19.6 megapixels
  • 21.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony QX1 advantages over Sigma dp0 Quattro

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 440 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    52 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    216g vs 500g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    16000 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma dp0 Quattro advantages over Sony QX1

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/1600 vs 1/160 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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.

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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 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
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • 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 Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1
Samsung NX2000
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Samsung NX2000
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Leica X Vario

Sony QX1
Leica X Vario
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony QX1 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

Sony QX1
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony QX1 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

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony QX1
Samsung NX3300
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX3300

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Samsung NX3300
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Higher-res screen
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony QX1
Ricoh GR II
  • $498
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony QX1 vs Ricoh GR II

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Ricoh GR II
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Ricoh GR II

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