Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma Quattro

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB1100F and Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WB1100F was brought out 3 years before the Quattro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB1100F scores against the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has proportions 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 WB1100F and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F and the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and Quattro is 67 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and Quattro.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will offer you extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WB1100F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.