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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX210 and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was unveiled 4 years before the Quattro H which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX210 matches up versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma Quattro H

 NX210 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung NX210

 Quattro H NX210 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2012More modern by 42 months
Display resolution1620k614kSharper display (+1006k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma Quattro H

 NX210 Quattro H 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 vs the Quattro H.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and Quattro H.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will produce more detail having an extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
83
manual focus
MP count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
72
MP count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
MP count amazing (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
26
supports face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
no external mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung NX210Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX210 Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-14 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.4
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $625 $1,134