Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma DP2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the NX mini (1") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 4 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX mini grades versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX mini and the DP2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and DP2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX mini because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give more detail having its extra 15.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher NX mini provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.