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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 4 months after the DP2 Quattro so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the NX3000 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX3000 DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX3000

 DP2 Quattro NX3000 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX3000 DP2 Quattro 
LaunchedMay 2014February 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 and the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and DP2 Quattro is 89 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
56
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
48
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
34
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX3000Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-05-26 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $897 $931