Samsung MV800 vs Sigma Quattro H

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung MV800 and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The MV800 was released 5 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the MV800 scores versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung MV800 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has specifications 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).

Check out the Samsung MV800 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 and the Quattro H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and Quattro H is 97 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and Quattro H.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MV800 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.