Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

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.

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

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.