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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 4 years before the Quattro and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sigma Quattro

 Galaxy Camera 4G Quattro 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Quattro Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2012Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1620k0kClearer screen (+1620k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma Quattro

 Galaxy Camera 4G Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the Quattro.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and Quattro.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will deliver greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
81
focusing manually
megapixel count great (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
megapixel count great (29MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (625g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
37
relatively wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
22
has face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma sd Quattro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
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 Overall 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 - BP-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $738