Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.