Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016

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.

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma Quattro
ST100 | Quattro | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung ST100
Quattro | ST100 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 74 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1152k | Crisper display (+468k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma Quattro
ST100 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |