Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma Quattro H
NX500 | Quattro H | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung NX500
Quattro H | NX500 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2015 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+584k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma Quattro H
NX500 | Quattro H | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-H |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 45 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6200 x 4152 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | - |
Video data format | H.265 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) | - |
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 Overall 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $800 | $1,134 |