Samsung ST95 vs Sigma Quattro H

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST95 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ST95 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST95 scores versus the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST95 versus the Quattro H.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and Quattro H is 99 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and Quattro H.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will result in extra detail having an extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.