Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as ES15
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) offer different sensor size.

The SL30 was announced 8 years prior to the Quattro H and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL30 grades vs the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sigma Quattro H
SL30 | Quattro H |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung SL30
Quattro H | SL30 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 85 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sigma Quattro H
SL30 | Quattro H | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL30 vs the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and Quattro H.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL30 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will result in greater detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Also called as | ES15 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-H |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 45 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6200 x 4152 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $93 | $1,134 |