Samsung NX30 vs Sigma Quattro

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.