Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX300M was brought out 4 years before the Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX300M grades versus the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma Quattro
NX300M | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX300M
Quattro | NX300M | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2013 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 768k | Crisper display (+852k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma Quattro
NX300M | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has got outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300M versus the Quattro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and Quattro is 86 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and Quattro.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma Quattro to give extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-03 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | 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 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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 768k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $699 | $738 |