Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was introduced 22 months before the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1000 grades versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 against the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged NX1000 will be behind in sensor technology.