Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma Quattro
NX20 | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX20
Quattro | NX20 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | April 2012 | Newer by 46 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 614k | Clearer screen (+1006k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma Quattro
NX20 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung NX20 and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and Quattro is 83 and 63 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |