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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ST30 was unveiled 6 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST30 grades vs the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sigma Quattro H

 ST30 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung ST30

 Quattro H ST30 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sigma Quattro H

 ST30 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 features outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ST30 and the Quattro H.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and Quattro H is 98 and 78 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail having an extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
83
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
72
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (87 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography factors
30
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
29
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (87g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
provides face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
no microphone port
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung ST30Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST30 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-19 2016-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 45MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 7.5 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87g (0.19 pounds) -
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $55 $1,134