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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the NX mini (1") and DP1x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was manufactured 4 years after the DP1x which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX mini scores versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sigma DP1x

 NX mini DP1x 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX mini

 DP1x NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sigma DP1x

 NX mini DP1x 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX mini against the DP1x.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and DP1x.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will offer you more detail due to its extra 15.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
good battery (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
76
good battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
38
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (196 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX miniSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX mini Sigma DP1x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 surface area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/4.0
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
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 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 650 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $530 $574