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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • New Model is Samsung NX1100
Sigma DP1x
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was announced 2 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX1000 scores against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX1000 DP1x 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2010Fresher by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX1000

 DP1x NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP1x

 NX1000 DP1x 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 versus the DP1x.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and DP1x.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to offer extra detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (250g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
57
lighter than others in class (250g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
25
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX1000Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX1000 Sigma DP1x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-19 2010-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/4.0
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $388 $574