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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
Sigma Quattro H
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sigma Quattro H

 SL30 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung SL30

 Quattro H SL30 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 85 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sigma Quattro H

 SL30 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
25
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
83
focusing manually
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
71
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
25
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
has face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung SL30Sigma sd Quattro H
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