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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung DV300F versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor sizes.

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The DV300F was launched 5 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DV300F matches up vs the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sigma Quattro H

 DV300F Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung DV300F

 Quattro H DV300F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 50 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sigma Quattro H

 DV300F Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has specifications 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 change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the DV300F versus the Quattro H.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and Quattro H is 96 and 78 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and Quattro H.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV300F because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
83
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
resolution is amazing (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
65
weather proofing
resolution is amazing (45MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is amazing (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
26
includes face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung DV300FSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung DV300F Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-02 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 45MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP88 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $1,134