Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma DP2x

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP2x, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was launched 15 months later than the DP2x making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX1000 scores vs the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 features external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1000 vs the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and DP2x.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.