Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was brought out 2 years after the DP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX1000 matches up versus the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has exterior 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 DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1000 compared to the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and DP2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to give you greater detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.