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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
  • Released September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX100 versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX100 was launched 7 months later than the DP2s and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX100 matches up versus the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX100 DP2s 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX100

 DP2s NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP2s

 NX100 DP2s 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 offers external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 compared to the DP2s.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and DP2s.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer NX100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
56
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
76
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
60
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
31
image stabilization
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX100Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX100 Sigma DP2s
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $386 $940