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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was brought out 11 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-1L grades vs the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma Quattro H

 GX-1L Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung GX-1L

 Quattro H GX-1L 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2006Fresher by 121 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k210kClearer screen (+1410k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma Quattro H

 GX-1L Quattro H 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L against the Quattro H.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and Quattro H is 69 and 78 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and Quattro H.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail having its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
83
focusing manually
great MP (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography info
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
71
great MP (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proof
great MP (45 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
great MP (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
9
lack of video recording
26
features face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung GX-1LSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1L Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2006-02-24 2016-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) -
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 4 x AA BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $1,134