Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a complete review of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 21 months prior to the Quattro which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX3000 matches up versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 vs the Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and Quattro is 89 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and Quattro.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to show more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.