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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 2 years after the DP2x which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma DP2x

 Galaxy NX DP2x 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 DP2x Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP2x

 Galaxy NX DP2x 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the DP2x.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and DP2x is 82 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and DP2x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to render more detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
68
good battery pack (440 per charge)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
Sigma DP2x Vlogging features
34
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma DP2x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $699