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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was manufactured 8 months later than the DP2 Quattro so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX1 grades against the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX1 DP2 Quattro 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2014Fresher by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k920kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX1

 DP2 Quattro NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX1 DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and DP2 Quattro is 66 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
48
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
59
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX1Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,500 $931