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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
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 NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was revealed 18 months prior to the DP2 Quattro making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX210 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX210 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX210

 DP2 Quattro NX210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX210 DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX210 and the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older NX210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
48
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
resolution is good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX210Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX210 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-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 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 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 45mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 395g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $625 $931