Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Quattro H so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX500 grades vs the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 provides 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) while the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 against the Quattro H.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and Quattro H is 87 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve greater detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.