Samsung SL720 vs Sigma Quattro H

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL720 vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL720 was announced 7 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL720 grades against the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL720 and the Quattro H.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and Quattro H is 94 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and Quattro H.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL720 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will show extra detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.