Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H

Lets look more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor sizes.

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The PL120 was introduced 6 years before the Quattro H which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL120 scores against the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the PL120 versus the Quattro H.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and Quattro H is 99 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.