Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was manufactured 6 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PL210 matches up vs the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the PL210 versus the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and Quattro is 99 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and Quattro.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older PL210 will be behind in sensor tech.