Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP1x

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.