Sigma sd Quattro H vs Samsung NX500

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      Specifications

      General Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      BrandSigmaSamsung
      Modelsd Quattro HNX500
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      MSRP$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Sensor TypeCMOS (Foveon X3)BSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-HAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions26.6 x 17.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels45 Megapixel30.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels44.8 Megapixel28.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      ProcessorDual TRUE IIIDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution6200 x 41526480 x 4320
      Other Resolutions6480 x 3648, 4320 x 4320, 4560 x 3040, 4605 x 2592, 3088 x 3088, 3264 x 2176, 3328 x 1872, 2160 x 2160, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1152, 1408 x 1408
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points9209
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Lens MountSigma SASamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.3x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.84x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.8 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3.8 fps at 25.5 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5.1 fps at 6.3 MP for up to 20 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesSmart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
      DXO Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      DxO Low Light ISO1379
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Video FormatsH.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit15 min for 4K
      Terminals Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Dimensions147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58")120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 7.8 x 5.5"6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight3.75 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Battery PackBP-61BP1130
      Battery Life370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sigma sd Quattro H Samsung NX500
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secs
      Orientation Sensor


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