Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma Quattro

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.