Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung TL220 vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was introduced 7 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL220 grades versus the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL220 vs the Quattro H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL220 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will give you more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind in sensor tech.