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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was launched 7 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST100 matches up against the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma Quattro

 ST100 Quattro 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung ST100

 Quattro ST100 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1620k1152kCrisper display (+468k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma Quattro

 ST100 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 versus the Quattro.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and Quattro.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
focusing manually
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (155g)
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
60
supports focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
55
weather proof
excellent MP (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (625g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (155g)
22
comes with face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (625g)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung ST100Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST100 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2016-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,152k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $738