Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sigma Quattro
EX2F | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung EX2F
Quattro | EX2F | |||
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Released | February 2016 | December 2012 | More modern by 38 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 0k | Clearer screen (+1620k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sigma Quattro
EX2F | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Samsung EX2F and Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |