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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sigma Quattro H

 WB50F Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung WB50F

 Quattro H WB50F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sigma Quattro H

 WB50F Quattro H 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
83
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
71
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
environment sealing
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
26
supports face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung WB50FSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB50F Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A BP-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $1,134