Sigma sd Quattro H vs Samsung NX100

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma sd Quattro H and the Samsung NX100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma sd Quattro H was introduced in February 2016 and Samsung NX100 was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma sd Quattro H over Samsung NX100.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX100 over Sigma sd Quattro H.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma sd Quattro H and Samsung NX100 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,620k dot and 614k dot resolutions respectively.

Viewfinder

Sigma sd Quattro H has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.09x (0.84x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Samsung NX100 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Sigma sd Quattro H features a 44.8 megapixel APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 26.6 x 17.9 mm and a total area of 476.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Samsung NX100 features a 15 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Sigma sd Quattro H is equipped with Dual TRUE III processor and can take pictures up to 6200 x 4152 resolution. Samsung NX100 is equipped with DRIMe Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Sigma sd Quattro H has Sigma SA lens mount and Samsung NX100 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to APS-H sensor in Sigma sd Quattro H its crop factor is equal to 1.3x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.3. Due to APS-C sensor in Samsung NX100 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma sd Quattro H

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma sd Quattro H. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma sd Quattro H it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX100 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX100 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma sd Quattro H nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Sigma sd Quattro H has a Mini HDMI and Samsung NX100 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sigma sd Quattro H comes with BP-61 battery pack and Samsung NX100 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 420 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sigma sd Quattro H has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung NX100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma sd Quattro H, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX100. Sigma sd Quattro H can shoot continuously up to 3.8 fps. Samsung NX100 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Focusing

Sigma sd Quattro H has 9 focusing points and Samsung NX100 has 15 focusing points. Sigma sd Quattro H has detection range from -1 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sigma sd Quattro H ranges from 0 to +17 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sigma sd Quattro H and ±3 EV range on Samsung NX100. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma sd Quattro H and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Samsung NX100.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Sigma sd Quattro H and via Accessory hot-shoe to Samsung NX100. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Sigma sd Quattro H body has dimensions of 147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58") and Samsung NX100 body has dimensions of 120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38"). Sigma sd Quattro H weighs 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz) and Samsung NX100 weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz).

Sigma sd Quattro H

Samsung NX100

147 mm

95 mm

120 mm

71 mm

95 mm

71 mm

91 mm

35 mm