Samsung CL5 vs Sigma Quattro H

Lets look much closer at the Samsung CL5 and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was introduced 8 years before the Quattro H which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CL5 grades versus the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL5 compared to the Quattro H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and Quattro H.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will offer extra detail using its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.