Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung SL30 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SL30 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL30 grades vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL30 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL30 vs the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.