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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung SL820 and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) have different sensor sizing.

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The SL820 was manufactured 8 years prior to the Quattro H and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL820 scores versus the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sigma Quattro H

 SL820 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung SL820

 Quattro H SL820 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2009More recent by 85 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sigma Quattro H

 SL820 Quattro H 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL820 and the Quattro H.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and Quattro H is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and Quattro H.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL820 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will result in extra detail due to its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
72
sensor resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is excellent (45MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
32
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
26
provides face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung SL820Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL820 Sigma sd Quattro H
Also called IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-17 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.4
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 168 grams (0.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 SLB-10A BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $1,134