Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX5 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX5 matches up versus the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX5 compared to the Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and Quattro is 80 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and Quattro.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to show extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.