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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was unveiled 10 years prior to the Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-10 grades against the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma Quattro

 GX-10 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung GX-10

 Quattro GX-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2006More recent by 114 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k210kSharper screen (+1410k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma Quattro

 GX-10 Quattro 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 compared to the Quattro.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and Quattro is 59 and 63 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and Quattro.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to produce more detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
81
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (625g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
70
resolution is amazing (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
resolution is amazing (29MP)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
9
no video
22
includes face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (625g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung GX-10Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-10 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-21 2016-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Number of lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $738