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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB250F and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WB250F was unveiled 4 years before the Quattro H and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB250F grades against the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma Quattro H

 WB250F Quattro H 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung WB250F

 Quattro H WB250F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma Quattro H

 WB250F Quattro H 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F has got outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F and Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB250F and the Quattro H.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and Quattro H is 93 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and Quattro H.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will render extra detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
71
sensor resolution is amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
26
features face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung WB250FSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB250F Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $1,134