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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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
  • Announced February 2016
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung SL620 and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SL620 was announced 8 years before the Quattro H which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL620 grades versus the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sigma Quattro H

 SL620 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung SL620

 Quattro H SL620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sigma Quattro H

 SL620 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL620 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 against the Quattro H.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and Quattro H is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will render extra detail with its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
83
manual focus
high sensor resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (168g)
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
high sensor resolution (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
high sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
24
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (168g)
26
comes with face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung SL620Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL620 Sigma sd Quattro H
Also called as PL65 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-17 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $1,134