Specifications
sd Quattro
Format
Format
Interchangeable Lens SLR Type Digital Camera
Compatible Lenses
SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses
(AF Operation on sd Quattro)
Lens Mount
SIGMA SA bayonet mount
Angle of View
Equivalent to approx. 1.5 times the focal length of the lens (on 35mm cameras)
Image Sensor
Image Sensor
Foveon X3 direct image sensor(CMOS)
Image Sensor Size
23.4×15.5mm (0.9in. ×0.6in. )
Number of Pixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 29.5MP
TOP
5,440×3,616
MIDDLE
2,720×1,808
BOTTOM
2,720×1,808
Total Pixels
Approx. 33.2MP
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Recording System
Storage Media
SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, Eye-Fi Card 
File Format
Lossless compression RAW data (14-bit), DNG (No compression RAW Data 12-bit), JPEG (Exif2.3), RAW+JPEG
JPEG Image Quality
FINE, NORMAL, BASIC
Color Mode
11 types ( Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Monochrome, Cinema*, Sunset Red*, Forest Green*, FOV Classic Blue*, FOV Classic Yellow* )*
*It is not possible to select the mode when it is set as DNG.
File Size
RAW - X3F HIGH
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RAW - X3F LOW
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RAW HIGH
T : 5,424×3,616
M : 2,712×1,808
B : 2,712×1,808
RAW LOW
T : 2,704×1,808
M : 2,704×1,808
B : 2,704×1,808
RAW - DNG [3:2] HIGH
5,424×3,616
RAW - DNG [3:2] LOW
2,704×1,808
JPEG [21:9]
S-HI
7,680×3,296
HIGH
5,424×2,328
LOW
2,704×1,160
S-LO
1,920×816
JPEG [16:9]
S-HI
7,680×4,320
HIGH
5,424×3,048
LOW
2,704×1,520
S-LO
1,920×1,080
JPEG [3:2]
S-HI
7,680×5,120
HIGH
5,424×3,616
LOW
2,704×1,808
S-LO
1,920×1,280
JPEG [4:3]
S-HI
6,816×5,120
HIGH
4,816×3,616
LOW
2,400×1,808
S-LO
1,696×1,280
JPEG [7:6]
S-HI
6,352×5,120
HIGH
4,480×3,616
LOW
2,224×1,808
S-LO
1,584×1,280
JPEG [1:1]
S-HI
5,120×5,120
HIGH
3,616×3,616
LOW
1,808×1,808
S-LO
1,280×1,280
White Balance
Settings
12 types ( Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3 )
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic viewfinder (approx. 2,360,000 dots color LCD monitor)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
approx. 100%
Viewfinder Magnification
1.10x (-1m-1, 50mm F1.4 at infinity)
Eye point
approx. 21mm (–1m-1)
Diopter Adjustment Range
approx. -4m-1 to +2m-1
Autofocus
Auto Focus Type
Phase difference detection system + Contrast detection system
AF Point
9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large), Face Detection AF Mode
AF Operating Range
EV -1~EV 18 (ISO100 F1.4)
Focus Mode
Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual
Focus Lock
AEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
Exposure Control
Metering Systems
Evaluative Metering, Spot Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering
Metering Range
EV 0~EV 17 (50mm F1.4 ISO100)
Exposure Control System
(P) Program AE (Program Shift is possible), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100-6400
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV （in 1/3 stop increments）
AE Lock
AEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
Auto Bracketing
Number of shots: 3, or 5 (Appropriate, under, over; 1/3EV steps up to ±3EV for appropriate exposure)
Shutter
Shutter Type
Electronically Controlled Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/4000 – 30 sec., Bulb (With Extended Mode : Max. 2 min.)
External Flash Sync.
X-Sync（1/180）
Flash
Connectivity
Hot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact)
Sync Terminal
Available
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color LCD monitor
Monitor Size
3.0″
LCD Pixels
Approx. 1,620,000 dots
Coverage
100%
Electronic Level Display
Available
Playback
Reviewing Images
Single frame display, 9 frames multi display, Zoom, Slide Show
Highlight Display
Available
Histogram
Available
Menu
LCD Monitor Language
English / Japanese / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Russian / Dutch / Polish / Portuguese / Danish / Swedish / Norwegian / Finnish
Interfaces
USB (USB3.0, micro B), HDMI (Type C mini-pin HDMI connector), Remote
Power Source
Power
Li-ion Battery BP-61, Battery Charger BC-61, AC adapter SAC-7 (optional) [DC connector CN-31, AC cable (supplied)]
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
147mm/5.79″(W) × 95.1mm /3.74″(H) × 90.8mm/3.57″(D)
Weight
625g / 22oz. (without battery and card)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature
0 – +40℃
Accessories
Accessories
Li-ion Battery Pack BP-61 / Battery Charger BC-61 / AC Cable of Battery Charger / USB Cable / Strap / Body Cap / Instruction Manual / Limited Warranty / Warranty Sticker
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
Power Grip PG-41 / Cable Release Switch CR-31 / Electronic Flash EF-630 / Li-ion Battery BP-61 / Battery Charger BC-61 (AC cable is supplied) / AC adapter SAC-7(optional)[DC connector CN-31, AC cable (supplied)]
Product Lineup
sd Quattro
Support
sd Quattro
FAQ
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
LI-ION BATTERY BP-61
This dedicated battery is included as standard equipment with the camera.
BATTERY CHARGER BC-61
This dedicated battery charger is included as standard equipment with the camera.
Separately Sold Accessories
CABLE RELEASE CR-31
This cable release allows releasing the shutter without touching the camera by connecting it to camera USB terminal. It is useful when attaching the camera to a tripod, and releasing the shutter from a distance, or slow shutter. (Cable length: Approximately 1m)
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630
The high-power EF-630 flash enables TTL automatic flash metering. It has wireless flash connectivity and a high-speed synchronization function that can be used at high shutter speeds, giving photographers further scope for creative expression.
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SIGMA SA-mount
For SIGMA- Supplied Accessories
Case, Flash stand(FS-31)
FLASH USB DOCK FD-11
This accessory is used to dock the EF-630 and update its firmware in the exclusive SIGMA Optimization Pro software. The dock is connected to a personal computer via a USB cable.
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SIGMA SA-mount
AC ADAPTER SAC-7 JP
This accessory is recommended for supplying power from a wall outlet when the user is shooting, viewing photos, or using the camera with a personal computer for an extended period of time. It is used in combination with DC CONNECTOR CN-31 (included with AC Adapter SAC-7).
Catalogs / Resources
Manuals / Brochures
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sd Quattro (Brochures)
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sd Quattro (Manuals)
Impressions / Samples
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sd Quattro Impression Vol.03
In the last two impressions, I examined the potential of the sd Quattro.
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sd Quattro Impression Vol.02
In the last impression, I examined the performance of the Foveon sensor particularly in light of resolution, color reproduction, and tonal depth. I also introduced the new function of the dedicated developing software “SIGMA Photo Pro.”
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sd Quattro Impression Vol.01
The all-new sd Quattro is a mirrorless camera and has a decapitalized model name just like the dp series.
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sd Quattro SFD Mode Impression
Capturing the Texture as it is
I took a red rose with a red silk cloth for the background. -
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sd Quattro Binning Function Impression
Express the vivid colors which had become dull by the high ISO
The early morning light was low and a strong wind was blowing. -
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sd Quattro series Sample photo gallery
