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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma Quattro

 NX5 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX5

 Quattro NX5 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2010More modern by 69 months
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma Quattro

 NX5 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
amazing MP (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proof
amazing MP (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
24
provides face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (499 grams)
22
comes with face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX5Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX5 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-01 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" 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 400 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $738