Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro
66 Imaging
68 Features
90 Overall
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63 Imaging
69 Features
56 Overall
63
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
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Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX1 was introduced 17 months earlier than the Quattro making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX1 scores against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma Quattro
| NX1 | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX1
| Quattro | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1036k | Sharper display (+584k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma Quattro
| NX1 | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1 versus the Quattro.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and Quattro is 66 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and Quattro.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to give more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sigma sd Quattro |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2016-02-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe 5 | Dual TRUE III |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5424 x 3616 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,036k dots | 1,620k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 3.8fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | - |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | - |
| Video data format | H.265 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 625 gr (1.38 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP1900 | BP-61 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $1,500 | $738 |
