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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB30F and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WB30F was launched 4 years prior to the Quattro H and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB30F matches up versus the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sigma Quattro H

 WB30F Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung WB30F

 Quattro H WB30F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sigma Quattro H

 WB30F Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB30F against the Quattro H.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and Quattro H is 96 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and Quattro H.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB30F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older WB30F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
83
has manual focus
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography features
Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
71
MP count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proofing
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
26
includes face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung WB30FSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB30F Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 45MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) -
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $1,134