Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung DV300F and Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was released 5 years before the Quattro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the DV300F matches up vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV300F and Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F versus the Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and Quattro.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.