Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma Quattro H

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HZ15W was announced 8 years before the Quattro H which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ15W matches up vs the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W compared to the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and Quattro H.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail with its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.