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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was revealed 2 months after the DP1x which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX10 scores versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX10 DP1x 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX10

 DP1x NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP1x

 NX10 DP1x 
ReleasedApril 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX10 vs the DP1x.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and DP1x is 80 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX10 to provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography info
Sigma DP1x Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (250g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than others (250g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
24
has face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
25
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX10Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX10 Sigma DP1x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-04-07 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/4.0
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 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 -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
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