Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.