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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
Sigma DP1
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma DP1

 NX100 DP1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010May 2008More recent by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX100

 DP1 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1

 NX100 DP1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
76
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
60
image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1 Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
lighter than others in class (270g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography details
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
31
image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung NX100Sigma DP1
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