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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the NX mini (1") and DP1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was revealed 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX mini scores versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sigma DP1

 NX mini DP1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014May 2008More modern by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX mini

 DP1 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sigma DP1

 NX mini DP1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini features outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX mini vs the DP1.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and DP1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail because of its extra 15.5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher NX mini will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sigma DP1
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
great battery power (650 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
76
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
38
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition (196 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sigma DP1
 Samsung NX miniSigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX mini Sigma DP1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-19 2008-05-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Number of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 650 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $530 $566