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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(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
Sigma Quattro
(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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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

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).

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The 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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX1

 Quattro NX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2014More modern by 17 months
Display resolution1620k1036kSharper display (+584k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma Quattro

 NX1 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and Quattro is 66 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
high MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
great resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
74
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
70
great resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
high MP (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
55
weather proofing
great resolution (29 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (625g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
high MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
22
offers face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (625g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX1Sigma 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