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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

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

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma Quattro H

 Galaxy Camera 3G Quattro H 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Quattro H Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2012More modern by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1620k0kClearer screen (+1620k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma Quattro H

 Galaxy Camera 3G Quattro H 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the Quattro H.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and Quattro H.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve more detail using its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
83
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
26
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 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 - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - BP-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $606 $1,134