Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro H

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was brought out 6 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST700 matches up against the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST700 vs Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST700 versus the Quattro H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and Quattro H is 99 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and Quattro H.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will provide extra detail having its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.