Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Launched September 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Announced May 2008
- Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma DP1
NX100 | DP1 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | May 2008 | More recent by 29 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX100
DP1 | NX100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1
NX100 | DP1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sigma DP1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe Engine | - |
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 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282g (0.62 lb) | 270g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $386 | $566 |