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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma 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
  • Introduced December 2012
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung EX2F and Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX2F scores versus the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sigma Quattro

 EX2F Quattro 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung EX2F

 Quattro EX2F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016December 2012More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution1620k0kClearer screen (+1620k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sigma Quattro

 EX2F Quattro 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F vs the Quattro.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and Quattro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro will deliver greater detail due to its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
81
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography features
Sigma Quattro Street photography features
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
55
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (294g)
22
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung EX2FSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung EX2F Sigma sd Quattro
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-12-18 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 625 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $478 $738