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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL100 was launched 8 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL100 scores against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sigma Quattro

 TL100 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung TL100

 Quattro TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sigma Quattro

 TL100 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TL100 against the Quattro.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL100 and Quattro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TL100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (219g)
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
33
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
high sensor resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (219g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
environment proofing
high sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
high sensor resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
22
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung TL100Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung TL100 Sigma sd Quattro
Also Known as ST50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $22 $738