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sd Quattro

Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.

$999

Launch price

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sd Quattro

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

29 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

6,400

Burst

15 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

6-stop

Weight

625 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Sigma sd Quattro

23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

364 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Sigma sd Quattro front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Sigma sd Quattro back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Sigma sd Quattro top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

147 × 95 × 91 mm · 625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)

Product images courtesy of Sigma press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 29MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 15fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 625g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Unique Foveon color
  • High acutance
  • Distinct rendering

Cons

  • Slow
  • Poor high ISO
  • SA mount limited

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sigma sd Quattro

Sensor

Resolution29 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size23.5 x 15.5 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeElectronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemPhase-detect AF
AF points / zones9
AF frame coverage90 %
AF low-light limit-1 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight625 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)147 × 95.1 × 90.8 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryBP-61
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeBuilt-In Electronic
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification1.09 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed LCD
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMicro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1)
HDMIMini-HDMI
Wi-FiNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSigma SA