Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma 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
- Replaced the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX30 and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX30 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX30 grades versus the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma Quattro
NX30 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX30
Quattro | NX30 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1036k | Crisper display (+584k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma Quattro
NX30 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 features outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX30 against the Quattro.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and Quattro is 75 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and Quattro.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma Quattro to produce more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older NX30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-01-03 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMeIV | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 32 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,036 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 lbs) | 625g (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1410 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $738 |