Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP1x

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).

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The 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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

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.

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.