Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 4 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will resolve more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.