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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX10 was manufactured 10 months before the DP2x so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX10 grades against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma DP2x

 NX10 DP2x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX10

 DP2x NX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2011April 2010More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP2x

 NX10 DP2x 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has got external 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) and the Sigma DP2x 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 and the DP2x.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and DP2x is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and DP2x.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX10 to resolve more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
52
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
63
better than average battery power (400 shots)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
24
provides face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499g)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung NX10Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX10 Sigma DP2x
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-07 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 15 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
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 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $626 $699