Samsung SL720 vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL720 versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL720 matches up against the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 provides external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL720 against the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and Quattro is 94 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and Quattro.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will produce extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.