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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the NX mini (1") and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was brought out 4 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX mini matches up versus the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sigma DP2s

 NX mini DP2s 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2010More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX mini

 DP2s NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sigma DP2s

 NX mini DP2s 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini has external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX mini and the DP2s.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail having its extra 15.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX mini will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Sigma DP2s Street photography details
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
76
better than average battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX miniSigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX mini Sigma DP2s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 50
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $530 $940