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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1100 matches up against the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sigma Quattro

 NX1100 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX1100

 Quattro NX1100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2013Newer by 34 months
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sigma Quattro

 NX1100 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 offers outside 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) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 against the Quattro.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and Quattro.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sigma Quattro to resolve greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro Street photography details
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
70
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (625g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count excellent (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
34
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
22
supports face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (625g)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX1100Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-11 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $738