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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 3 years prior to the Quattro H and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma Quattro H

 Galaxy NX Quattro H 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Quattro H Galaxy NX 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2013Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma Quattro H

 Galaxy NX Quattro H 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the Quattro H.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and Quattro H is 82 and 78 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and Quattro H.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will produce greater detail having its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
83
manual focus
MP count high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
71
MP count high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
68
good battery life (440 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
environment proofing
MP count high (45MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
26
comes with face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-20 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) -
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 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 life 440 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,300 $1,134