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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was brought out 7 months later than the DP1s which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX10 scores against the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma DP1s

 NX10 DP1s 
ReleasedApril 2010October 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX10

 DP1s NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP1s

 NX10 DP1s 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 vs the DP1s.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and DP1s is 80 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and DP1s.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX10 to deliver greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher NX10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1s Travel photography information
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
9
no video
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung NX10Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX10 Sigma DP1s
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-07 2009-10-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $626 $0