Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2016
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX500 was announced 12 months earlier than the Quattro and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 scores vs the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma Quattro
NX500 | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX500
Quattro | NX500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | February 2015 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+584k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro
NX500 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 has outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX500 compared to the Quattro.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and Quattro.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to render extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NX500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 29 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,036k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | - |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | - |
Video file format | H.265 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lb) | 625g (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $800 | $738 |