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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST700 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The ST700 was announced 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST700 grades versus the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sigma Quattro

 ST700 Quattro 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung ST700

 Quattro ST700 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sigma Quattro

 ST700 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ST700 versus the Quattro.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and Quattro is 99 and 63 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and Quattro.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST700 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
has manual focus
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
MP count high (29MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST700
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
22
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (625g)
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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung ST700Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST700 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $738