Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX100 was released 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX100 scores vs the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX100 versus the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and DP1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and DP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX100 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.