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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX30 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was unveiled at a similar time to the DP2 Quattro and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX30 scores vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX30 DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX30

 DP2 Quattro NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX30 DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX30 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX30 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and DP2 Quattro is 75 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
48
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
74
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX30Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX30 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-03 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMeIV 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 surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech AMOLED TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $931