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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma Quattro

 NX300M Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX300M

 Quattro NX300M 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Display resolution1620k768kCrisper display (+852k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma Quattro

 NX300M Quattro 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and Quattro is 86 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
70
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
66
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
fantastic megapixels (29 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
22
supports face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX300MSigma sd Quattro
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