Samsung SL102 vs Sigma Quattro

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL102 vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SL102 was announced 8 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SL102 scores versus the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 vs the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL102 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.