Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma Quattro

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ50W versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was introduced 6 years prior to 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 HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ50W grades versus the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W has got outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and Quattro is 70 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and Quattro.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro will give you extra detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.