Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 11 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-1L scores vs the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L and the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and Quattro is 69 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and Quattro.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to result in more detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.