Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP1x
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe Galaxy NX was brought out 3 years after the DP1x which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma DP1x
| Galaxy NX | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
| Screen dimensions | 4.8" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| DP1x | Galaxy NX |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP1x
| Galaxy NX | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the DP1x.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and DP1x is 82 and 88 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and DP1x.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to deliver greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sigma DP1x |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-06-20 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/4.0 |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 4.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $1,300 | $574 |