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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX20 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was released 22 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX20 scores versus the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX20 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX20

 DP2 Quattro NX20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2012Newer by 22 months
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX20 DP2 Quattro 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX20 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and DP2 Quattro is 83 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
48
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
77
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly display
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX20Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX20 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-04-20 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,100 $931