Samsung PL170 vs Sigma Quattro

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL170 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL170 was brought out 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PL170 grades versus the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PL170 against the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and Quattro is 99 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and Quattro.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL170 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro will produce extra detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older PL170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.