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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was introduced 3 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX300 grades against the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma Quattro H

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

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung NX300

 Quattro H NX300 
RevealedFebruary 2016November 2013Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1620k768kClearer display (+852k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma Quattro H

 NX300 Quattro H 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX300 vs the Quattro H.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve extra detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
71
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
67
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography advice
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
26
features face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung NX300Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX300 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-24 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 768k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 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 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-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $1,134