Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
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Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST30 and Sigma Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST30 was launched 6 years before the Quattro and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST30 scores against the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sigma Quattro
| ST30 | Quattro |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung ST30
| Quattro | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 62 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sigma Quattro
| ST30 | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 features outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST30 compared to the Quattro.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and Quattro is 98 and 63 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and Quattro.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
| Samsung ST30 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung ST30 | Sigma sd Quattro |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2016-02-23 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Dual TRUE III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 29MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
| Max native ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | () | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,620k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.8 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 87 grams (0.19 lbs) | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 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 |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $55 | $738 |