Samsung ST150F vs Sigma Quattro H

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung ST150F and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor size.

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The ST150F was launched 4 years earlier than the Quattro H which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F scores against the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F against the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and Quattro H is 96 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and Quattro H.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST150F due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.