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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300 was manufactured 2 months prior to the DP2 Quattro so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX300 grades vs the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX300 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX300

 DP2 Quattro NX300 
Display resolution920k768kClearer display (+152k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX300 DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2014Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 features outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 and the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and DP2 Quattro is 86 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
67
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography details
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX300Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX300 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-24 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 768 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $750 $931