Samsung SH100 vs Sigma Quattro H

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung SH100 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH100 was announced 6 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH100 matches up versus the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by 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 a front view size comparison of the SH100 compared to the Quattro H.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and Quattro H is 99 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail with its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.