Samsung ST93 vs Sigma Quattro

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST93 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST93 was released 5 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST93 scores vs the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST93 vs the Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and Quattro is 97 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and Quattro.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.