• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 19.6 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX1100 advantages over Sigma dp1 Quattro

  • Less expensive
    $600 vs $999 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma dp1 Quattro advantages over Samsung NX1100

  • Higher max flash sync
    1/1250 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX1000
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • $413
  • APS-C
Sigma dp1 Quattro
Samsung NX1000
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100
Sony NEX-3N
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher-res screen
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sony NEX-3N
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Higher-res screen
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung NX1100
Sony A5000
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Higher-res screen
  • Hot shoe
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sony A5000
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Higher-res screen
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Samsung NX1100
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Samsung NX1100
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
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