Samsung ST80 vs Sigma Quattro

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung ST80 and Sigma Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was unveiled 7 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST80 grades versus the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST80 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST80 compared to the Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and Quattro.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST80 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will show greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.