Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX10 was released 23 months later than the DP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX10 matches up versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 compared to the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and DP1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and DP1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX10 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern NX10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.