Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sigma
sd Quattro one
Latest Foveon APS-C body with 61MP-equivalent detail, unique color rendering, and weather sealing.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Mar 2024
sd Quattro one is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
Z9
Wins
sd Quattro one
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro one has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- AZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 49)
- AZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
sd Quattro one
114 × 70 × 60 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
Z9 is 35mm wider, 80mm taller, and 31mm thicker than sd Quattro one.
Z9 is 535 g heavier than sd Quattro one.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm Z9 · 60mm sd Quattro one
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z9
149 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro one
114 × 70 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z9
149 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro one
114 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
sd Quattro one
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
sd Quattro one: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro one
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.9, 69.9, 59.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
625 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 45.7 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 6 stops
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
sd Quattro one
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color science
- ✓61MP-equivalent detail
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Distinct stills look
Cons
- –Slow operation
- –Limited SA lens line
- –Poor high ISO
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sigma sd Quattro one
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z9 or sd Quattro one?
Z9 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for sd Quattro one — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z9 and sd Quattro one?
Z9 is 45.7 MP and sd Quattro one is 61 MP, so the sd Quattro one captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z9 and sd Quattro one have in-body image stabilization?
Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while sd Quattro one has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z9 or the sd Quattro one?
Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic. sd Quattro one reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z9 and sd Quattro one?
Z9 weighs 1160 g and sd Quattro one weighs 625 g, so the sd Quattro one is 535 g lighter.
Do the Z9 and sd Quattro one record 4K video?
Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. sd Quattro one: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Z9 and sd Quattro one weather sealed?
Z9: Yes. sd Quattro one: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 740 shots (CIPA) for the Z9 and 640 shots for the sd Quattro one, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z9 launched at $5,499 and sd Quattro one at $2,499. The sd Quattro one is $3,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sigma press materials.