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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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 January 2013
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 13 months before the DP2 Quattro making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX300M matches up against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX300M DP2 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX300M

 DP2 Quattro NX300M 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution920k768kCrisper display (+152k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX300M DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M has external 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 DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX300M and the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and DP2 Quattro is 86 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX300M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
48
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography information
66
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography details
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX300MSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX300M Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-03 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3" 3"
Screen resolution 768 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $931