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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sigma Quattro

 NX mini Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX mini

 Quattro NX mini 
RevealedFebruary 2016March 2014Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution1620k461kClearer screen (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sigma Quattro

 NX mini Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
manual focus
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery power (650 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
70
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment proof
high megapixels (29 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
high megapixels (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
38
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
22
comes with face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX miniSigma sd Quattro
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