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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX300 was launched 3 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX300 scores against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma Quattro

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

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX300

 Quattro NX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2016November 2013More modern by 27 months
Display resolution1620k768kCrisper display (+852k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma Quattro

 NX300 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 has physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest 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 have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX300 versus the Quattro.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and Quattro is 86 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sigma Quattro to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
70
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
67
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
55
weather sealing
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro Vlogging details
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
22
comes with face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX300Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX300 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-24 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Total lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 768k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $750 $738