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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX5 was introduced 4 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX5 matches up against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX5 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung NX5

 DP2 Quattro NX5 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 NX5 DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and DP2 Quattro is 80 and 70 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to show extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography information
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
63
good battery power (400 shots)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography information
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
59
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
24
includes face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung NX5Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX5 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 395g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $931