Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2010
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(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Let's look closer at the Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX10 was announced 7 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX10 grades vs the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma DP2
| NX10 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2010 |  | September 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX10
| DP2 | NX10 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP2
| NX10 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 has got outside dimensions 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 DP2 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX10 against the DP2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and DP2 is 80 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and DP2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX10 to provide extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher NX10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model | Samsung NX10 | Sigma DP2 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-04-07 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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 | - | 41mm (1x) |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $626 | $649 |
