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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was revealed 4 years after the DP1x which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX1 grades vs the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX1 DP1x 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX1

 DP1x NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP1x

 NX1 DP1x 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1 against the DP1x.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and DP1x is 66 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and DP1x.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX1 to give extra detail because of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
great resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (250g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great resolution (28MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
57
lighter than average (250 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition (550g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
25
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX1Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1 Sigma DP1x
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 True II
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 28 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/4.0
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video format H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
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 Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,500 $574