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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced 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 PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung PL210 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was revealed 6 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PL210 matches up vs the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sigma Quattro H

 PL210 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung PL210

 Quattro H PL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sigma Quattro H

 PL210 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 offers external dimensions 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) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PL210 versus the Quattro H.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and Quattro H is 99 and 78 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and Quattro H.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL210 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will show more detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older PL210 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
26
good MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
resolution is high (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
resolution is high (45MP)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is high (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung PL210Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung PL210 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
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 speed - 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $1,134