Nikon P900 vs Sigma sd Quattro

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Nikon P900 vs Sigma sd Quattro

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 364.3mm²
19.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Succeeded by the Nikon P950
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Differences

Nikon P900 advantages over Sigma sd Quattro

Less expensive
$597* vs $899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma sd Quattro advantages over Nikon P900

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
90 mm vs 137 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
625g vs 916g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
19.6 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Farthest zoom reach for a fixed lens camera (2000mm eq.); Good image quality for its class; Good vibration reduction; Fast aperture at wide angle (f/2.8); Excellent value for the price.
No RAW file recording; Limited capabilities in low light, including struggling with autofocus; Lens not as sharp at full tele end; No hot shoe.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma sd Quattro, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ70

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Lighter weight

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Sigma sd Quattro

Panasonic FZ70

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$660
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Sony A3000

Nikon P900

Sony A3000

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$598
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A3000

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Nikon P900

Samsung WB2200F

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB2200F

Sigma sd Quattro

Samsung WB2200F

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$675
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon P900

Fujifilm X-H1

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon P900

Nikon P950

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

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Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon P950

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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