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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX20 and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX20 was released 4 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX20 scores against the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma Quattro

 NX20 Quattro 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX20

 Quattro NX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2016April 2012Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution1620k614kClearer screen (+1006k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma Quattro

 NX20 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX20 against the Quattro.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and Quattro is 83 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and Quattro.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
81
manual focus
resolution is amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
resolution is amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
77
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
55
weather proof
resolution is amazing (29MP)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is amazing (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than others in class (341g)
no image stabilization
22
features face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (625g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX20Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX20 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-20 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,100 $738