Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1x
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX100 was released 7 months after the DP1x which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX100 scores versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma DP1x
| NX100 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX100
| DP1x | NX100 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1x
| NX100 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 and the DP1x.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and DP1x.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX100 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent NX100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sigma DP1x |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe 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 area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/4.0 |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | VGA AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Type 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 |
| Retail pricing | $386 | $574 |