Samsung PL200 vs Sigma Quattro

Lets look closer at the Samsung PL200 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was introduced 6 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the PL200 matches up against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL200 and Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL200 versus the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and Quattro is 94 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL200 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro will offer you more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.