Samsung TL500 vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL500 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL500 was unveiled 6 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL500 scores against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL500 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TL500 vs the Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL500 and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL500 and Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL500 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro will resolve more detail having an extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.