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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma 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
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma Quattro

 NX3000 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX3000

 Quattro NX3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2016May 2014More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution1620k461kCrisper screen (+1159k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma Quattro

 NX3000 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
70
megapixel count amazing (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
megapixel count amazing (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
34
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
22
features face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (625g)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX3000Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX3000 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-05-26 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 -
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $897 $738