Sigma dp1 Quattro

Unrivaled image quality in a unique body

Sigma dp1 Quattro
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 14
Durability 16
Price 15
Usability 18
Brand Sigma
Model 931278

Key Features

SENSOR APS-C Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor, 29MP equivalent
PROCESSOR TRUE III image processing engine for high-resolution detail
AUTOFOCUS Contrast detection AF system with 9-point selection
PHASE DETECTION None
VIDEO VGA (640x480) at 30fps
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Approx 3.5 fps, limited buffer depth
VIEWFINDER Optional external optical viewfinder (VF-41) available
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 920k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
WEATHER SEALING None, magnesium alloy body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 200 shots per charge, BP-51

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sigma dp1 Quattro

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sigma dp1 Quattro

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Sigma dp1 Quattro Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Sigma dp1 Quattro

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C Foveon X3 Quattro
Resolution 29MP (Total 39MP)
ISO Range 100-6400
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 30s to 1/2000s
Burst Rate 3.5 fps
Video VGA 640x480 30fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optional External
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 200 shots
Weight 425g
Dimensions 161.4 x 67 x 87.1 mm