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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(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
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 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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma Quattro

 NX500 Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung NX500

 Quattro NX500 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2015More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kClearer screen (+584k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro

 NX500 Quattro 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
manual focus
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro Street photography information
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is great (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
MP count excellent (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
55
environment sealing
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (625g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is great (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
22
offers face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (625g)
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung NX500Sigma sd Quattro
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