Samsung PL200 vs Sigma Quattro H

Its time to look closer at the Samsung PL200 and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

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

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PL200 scores vs the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 and Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 vs the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and Quattro H is 94 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and Quattro H.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.