Samsung CL5 vs Sigma Quattro

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung CL5 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was introduced 8 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the CL5 matches up vs the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 against the Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and Quattro.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will resolve extra detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.