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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1 was introduced 6 years after the DP1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX1 matches up vs the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma DP1

 NX1 DP1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014May 2008More modern by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX1

 DP1 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP1

 NX1 DP1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 vs the DP1.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and DP1 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and DP1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX1 to result in extra detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
high resolution (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high resolution (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors (550g)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high resolution (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
high resolution (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
44
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competitors (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung NX1Sigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX1 Sigma DP1
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2008-05-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format H.265 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/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 550 grams (1.21 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,500 $566