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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 7 months prior to the DP2 Quattro so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Galaxy NX DP2 Quattro 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 DP2 Quattro Galaxy NX 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Galaxy NX DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX features external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX against the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and DP2 Quattro is 82 and 70 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
48
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (440 per charge)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495g)
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-20 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HD TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,300 $931