Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was brought out 4 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX100 matches up against the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 and the DP2 Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and DP2 Quattro is 88 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to resolve more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.