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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was introduced 11 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX-1S scores against the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma Quattro

 GX-1S Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung GX-1S

 Quattro GX-1S 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2006Newer by 123 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k210kClearer screen (+1410k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma Quattro

 GX-1S Quattro 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S has exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S against the Quattro.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and Quattro is 68 and 63 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and Quattro.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to provide more detail using its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
81
manual focus
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
70
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
55
environment proof
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
22
comes with face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (625 grams)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung GX-1SSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1S Sigma sd Quattro
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2006-01-16 2016-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 4 x AA BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $850 $738