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sd Quattro H

Foveon sensor APS-H body with unique color rendering for stills purists.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Mar 2016

vs

Sigma

sd Quattro one

Latest Foveon APS-C body with 61MP-equivalent detail, unique color rendering, and weather sealing.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Mar 2024

sd Quattro one is 8 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

sd Quattro H

WildlifePortrait

Wins

1categories

sd Quattro one

WildlifePortrait

16 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

sd Quattro H wins 1 categories·sd Quattro one wins 1 categories
  • Bsd Quattro one has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 44.8 MP)
  • Asd Quattro H has lower Weight (520 g vs 625 g)

Key specs at a glance

sd Quattro Hsd Quattro one
Resolution44.8 MP61 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst15 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stop6-stop
Weight520 g625 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

sd Quattro H

138 × 98 × 88 mm

520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

sd Quattro one

114 × 70 × 60 mm

625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)

sd Quattro H is 24mm wider, 28mm taller, and 28mm thicker than sd Quattro one.

sd Quattro H is 105 g lighter than sd Quattro one.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm sd Quattro H · 60mm sd Quattro one

Sensor size, to scale

sd Quattro H

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

sd Quattro one

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casesd Quattro Hsd Quattro one
Portrait
7.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
7.5Good
7.5Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

sd Quattro H

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Weight

    520 g vs 625 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

sd Quattro one

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 113.9, 69.9, 59.9

  • Resolution

    61 MP vs 44.8 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • ISO max (native)Both 25,600
  • AF points / zonesBoth 49
  • AF frame coverageBoth 90 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

sd Quattro H

Pros

  • Unique Foveon color
  • High detail per pixel
  • Distinct look

Cons

  • Slow operation
  • Poor low light
  • Limited lens range

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

sd Quattro H
sd Quattro one
Resolution
44.8 MP
61 MP+36%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
Foveon X3 APS-C
Sensor size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
23.5 × 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
sd Quattro H
sd Quattro one
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
sd Quattro H
sd Quattro one
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
sd Quattro H
sd Quattro one
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, sd Quattro H or sd Quattro one?

sd Quattro one scores 7.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for sd Quattro H — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the sd Quattro H and sd Quattro one?

sd Quattro H is 44.8 MP and sd Quattro one is 61 MP, so the sd Quattro one captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the sd Quattro H and sd Quattro one have in-body image stabilization?

sd Quattro H has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while sd Quattro one has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the sd Quattro H or the sd Quattro one?

sd Quattro H reaches 15 fps electronic. sd Quattro one reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the sd Quattro H and sd Quattro one?

sd Quattro H weighs 520 g and sd Quattro one weighs 625 g, so the sd Quattro H is 105 g lighter.

Do the sd Quattro H and sd Quattro one record 4K video?

sd Quattro H: 4K up to 60p. sd Quattro one: 4K up to 60p.

Are the sd Quattro H and sd Quattro one weather sealed?

sd Quattro H: Yes. sd Quattro one: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the sd Quattro H and 640 shots for the sd Quattro one, giving the sd Quattro one the edge.

How much does each cost?

sd Quattro H launched at $1,299 and sd Quattro one at $2,499. The sd Quattro H is $1,200 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.