Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was manufactured 3 years before the Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma Quattro
Galaxy NX | Quattro | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung Galaxy NX
Quattro | Galaxy NX | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | June 2013 | Newer by 32 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma Quattro
Galaxy NX | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the Quattro.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and Quattro is 82 and 63 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and Quattro.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to render extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 29MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495g (1.09 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $1,300 | $738 |