Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro

The following is a extended review of the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL220 was revealed 7 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL220 grades vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 offers external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL220 vs the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with more detail because of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.