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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was revealed 14 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX2F scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 EX2F DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung EX2F

 DP2 Quattro EX2F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014December 2012Newer by 14 months
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 EX2F DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F versus the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294 grams)
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
48
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
59
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (294g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung EX2FSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung EX2F Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.8
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech AMOLED TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $478 $931