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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was introduced 2 months prior to the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX2000 grades versus the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX2000 DP2 Quattro 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k920kCrisper display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX2000

 DP2 Quattro NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX2000 DP2 Quattro 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2014Same age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions 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, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and DP2 Quattro is 89 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (228g)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
35
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (228g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
9
no video
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX2000Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX2000 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $931