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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1 versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was unveiled 4 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX1 scores versus the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX1 DP2s 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2010Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX1

 DP2s NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2s

 NX1 DP2s 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 against the DP2s.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and DP2s is 66 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to offer extra detail having an extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others in class (550g)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
34
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than others in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX1Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1 Sigma DP2s
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 480 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,500 $940