Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB50F versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor size.

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The WB50F was launched 3 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB50F grades versus the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F provides outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 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).

See the Samsung WB50F versus Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB50F compared to the Quattro H.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and Quattro H is 92 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and Quattro H.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB50F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.