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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma Quattro H

 Galaxy Camera 2 Quattro H 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Quattro H Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 26 months
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma Quattro H

 Galaxy Camera 2 Quattro H 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the Quattro H.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail due to its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
83
focusing manually
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count great (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
26
offers face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-02 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lb) -
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $1,134