Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX1 was launched 5 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX1 scores vs the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma DP2
| NX1 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | September 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX1
| DP2 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2
| NX1 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1 against the DP2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and DP2 is 66 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and DP2.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX1 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model | Samsung NX1 | Sigma DP2 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2009-09-21 |
| 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 | 28 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | - |
| Cross focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 41mm (1x) |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1900 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,500 | $649 |
