Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
NX30 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
NX30 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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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 |