Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX mini and Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the NX mini (1") and Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX mini was introduced 23 months prior to the Quattro which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX mini grades vs the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sigma Quattro
NX mini | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX mini
Quattro | NX mini | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | March 2014 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 461k | Clearer screen (+1159k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sigma Quattro
NX mini | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications 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 NX mini and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini versus the Quattro.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and Quattro.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail using its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX mini is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 29MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 2 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 (all 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 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 | 196g (0.43 lbs) | 625g (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 650 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $530 | $738 |