Sigma
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Released Feb 2016
Sigma
sd Quattro H
Foveon sensor APS-H body with unique color rendering for stills purists.
$1,299
Released Mar 2016
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
sd Quattro
Wins
sd Quattro H
17 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro H has higher Resolution (44.8 MP vs 29.5 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
sd Quattro
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
sd Quattro H
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
sd Quattro and sd Quattro H share virtually identical body dimensions.
sd Quattro and sd Quattro H weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm sd Quattro · 88mm sd Quattro H
Sensor size, to scale
sd Quattro
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro H
Resolution
44.8 MP vs 29.5 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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
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 5.0/10 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 29.5 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?
Both bodies weigh roughly 520 g.
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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.