Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung SL820 and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SL820 was revealed 8 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL820 grades against the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL820 and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 vs the Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and Quattro is 94 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and Quattro.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL820 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide more detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.