Sigma
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
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 8.1 years newer.
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Wins
sd Quattro
Wins
sd Quattro one
12 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Bsd Quattro one has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- Bsd Quattro one has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- Bsd Quattro one has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 29 MP)
- Bsd Quattro one has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- 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 one
114 × 70 × 60 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
sd Quattro is 33mm wider, 25mm taller, and 31mm thicker than sd Quattro one.
sd Quattro and sd Quattro one weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm sd Quattro · 60mm sd Quattro one
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 one
114 × 70 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 one
114 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
sd Quattro
23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
364 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
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 one
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.9, 69.9, 59.9
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
Resolution
61 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Wi-Fi
Only sd Quattro one 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 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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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, sd Quattro or sd Quattro one?
sd Quattro one scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for sd Quattro — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the sd Quattro and sd Quattro one?
sd Quattro is 29 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 and sd Quattro one have in-body image stabilization?
sd Quattro 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 or the sd Quattro one?
sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic. sd Quattro one reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the sd Quattro and sd Quattro one?
Both bodies weigh roughly 625 g.
Do the sd Quattro and sd Quattro one record 4K video?
sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p. sd Quattro one: 4K up to 60p.
Are the sd Quattro and sd Quattro one weather sealed?
sd Quattro: Yes. sd Quattro one: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the sd Quattro and 640 shots for the sd Quattro one, giving the sd Quattro one the edge.
How much does each cost?
sd Quattro launched at $999 and sd Quattro one at $2,499. The sd Quattro is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sigma press materials.