Clicky

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX10 was introduced 6 years before the Quattro which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX10 matches up versus the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma Quattro

 NX10 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX10

 Quattro NX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2016April 2010Newer by 71 months
Screen resolution1620k614kSharper screen (+1006k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma Quattro

 NX10 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 vs the Quattro.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and Quattro is 80 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and Quattro.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to give extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (625 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (625 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
24
includes face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
22
comes with face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (625g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX10Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX10 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-04-07 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $626 $738