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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was unveiled 2 months later than the DP2s and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX10 matches up against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX10 DP2s 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX10

 DP2s NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP2s

 NX10 DP2s 
ReleasedApril 2010February 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 offers physical 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) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX10 versus the DP2s.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and DP2s is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX10 to provide you with more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (499g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX10Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX10 Sigma DP2s
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 5MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
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