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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was unveiled 11 months after the DP1x and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX11 grades vs the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX11 DP1x 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX11

 DP1x NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP1x

 NX11 DP1x 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX11 vs the DP1x.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and DP1x is 80 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and DP1x.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX11 to render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent NX11 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than average (250g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
24
includes face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
25
lighter than average (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX11Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX11 Sigma DP1x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-12-28 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM 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 area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/4.0
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $626 $574