Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was manufactured 16 months later than the DP1s making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX11 matches up against the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 and the DP1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and DP1s is 80 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and DP1s.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX11 to give you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer NX11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.