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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was manufactured 3 years after the DP2x which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX1 scores versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma DP2x

 NX1 DP2x 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2011Newer by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX1

 DP2x NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2x

 NX1 DP2x 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1 against the DP2x.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and DP2x is 66 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and DP2x.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX1 to provide more detail due to its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer NX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
80
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2x Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
48
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung NX1Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX1 Sigma DP2x
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-15 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $699