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Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sigma Quattro H

 PL120 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung PL120

 Quattro H PL120 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sigma Quattro H

 PL120 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

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

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
83
has manual focus
MP count great (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography highlights
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
MP count great (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
MP count great (45MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count great (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
26
features face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
does not have mic support
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Samsung PL120 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung PL120Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung PL120 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - Single
Launch pricing $150 $1,134