Samsung TL100 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL100 and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TL100 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL100 was announced 8 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL100 grades against the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL100 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Samsung TL100 and Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL100 versus the Quattro H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and Quattro H.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve more detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TL100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.