Samsung SH100 vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a complete review of the Samsung SH100 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SH100 was launched 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH100 grades versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SH100 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 vs the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and Quattro is 99 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and Quattro.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SH100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.