Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB250F grades versus the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F provides external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB250F versus the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and Quattro.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB250F using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro will produce extra detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB250F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.