Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma Quattro

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was released 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ35W grades versus the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ35W versus the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and Quattro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.