Sigma
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
Sigma
sd Quattro H
Foveon sensor APS-H body with unique color rendering for stills purists.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2016
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
sd Quattro
Wins
sd Quattro H
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro H has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Resolution (44.8 MP vs 29 MP)
- Asd Quattro has higher EVF magnification (1.09 × vs 0.78 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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sd Quattro
147 × 95 × 91 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
sd Quattro H
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
sd Quattro is 3mm shorter than sd Quattro H but it is also 9mm wider and 3mm thicker.
sd Quattro is 105 g heavier than sd Quattro H.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm sd Quattro · 88mm sd Quattro H
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
sd Quattro
147 × 95 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro H
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
sd Quattro
147 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro H
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
sd Quattro
23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
364 mm² area
sd Quattro H
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
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
sd Quattro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 95.1, 90.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
EVF magnification
1.09 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro H
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Wi-Fi
Only sd Quattro H supports it
Bluetooth
Only sd Quattro H supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 15 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
sd Quattro
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High acutance
- ✓Distinct rendering
Cons
- –Slow
- –Poor high ISO
- –SA mount limited
sd Quattro H
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High detail per pixel
- ✓Distinct look
Cons
- –Slow operation
- –Poor low light
- –Limited lens range
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, sd Quattro or sd Quattro H?
sd Quattro H scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for sd Quattro — 44.8MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the sd Quattro and sd Quattro H?
sd Quattro is 29 MP and sd Quattro H is 44.8 MP, so the sd Quattro H captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the sd Quattro and sd Quattro H have in-body image stabilization?
sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while sd Quattro H has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the sd Quattro or the sd Quattro H?
sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic. sd Quattro H reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the sd Quattro and sd Quattro H?
sd Quattro weighs 625 g and sd Quattro H weighs 520 g, so the sd Quattro H is 105 g lighter.
Do the sd Quattro and sd Quattro H record 4K video?
sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p. sd Quattro H: 4K up to 60p.
Are the sd Quattro and sd Quattro H weather sealed?
sd Quattro: Yes. sd Quattro H: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the sd Quattro and 640 shots for the sd Quattro H, giving the sd Quattro H the edge.
How much does each cost?
sd Quattro launched at $999 and sd Quattro H at $1,299. The sd Quattro is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sigma press materials.