Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma sd Quattro Specifications

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 364.3mm²
19.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Sigma sd Quattro Review.
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Detailed specifications
Samsung NX2000
Sigma sd Quattro

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General
Model Number:	NX2000	sd Quattro
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$649.99	$799.99
Street Price:	$679.99	$699.00
Date Available:	2013-05-31	2016-07-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.0 oz (228 g)	22.0 oz (625 g)
Size:	4.7 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm)	5.8 x 3.7 x 3.6 in. (147 x 95 x 91 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung	Foveon X3 Quattro
Effective Megapixels:	20.3	19.6
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)	364.25mm² (23.50mm x 15.50mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns	4.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	Full Color
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Not needed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)	5424 x 3616 (19.6 MP, 3:2), 4816 x 3616 (17.4 MP, 4:3), 5424 x 3048 (16.5 MP, 16:9), 3616 x 3616 (13.1 MP, 1:1), 4480 x 3616 (16.2 MP, Other), 5424 x 2328 (12.6 MP, Other), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 7680 x 3296 (25.3 MP, Other), 6352 x 5120 (32.5 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F RAW, (Uncompressed 12-bit DNG via upcoming firmware update), RAW(X3F)+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.0	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX	Sigma SA bayonet
Lens:	Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	30 - 77mm
Focal Length (actual):	20 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x i-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter	Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large), Face Detection AF Mode
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		EVF: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 1.10x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.10x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,152,000 dots (384,000 px)	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust	Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR	Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome
Self Timer:	2-30 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	8.0 m / 26.2 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:	UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG	Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F RAW, (Uncompressed 12-bit DNG via upcoming firmware update), RAW(X3F)+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB	Optional wired (Cable Release Switch CR-3)
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type D) HDMI	Mini (Type-C) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		3.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		14
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
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Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP1130	Proprietary BP-61
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BP-61 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher	SIGMA Photo Pro Download
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink.