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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Launched December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX11 was unveiled 16 months later than the DP2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX11 matches up against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma DP2

 NX11 DP2 
LaunchedDecember 2010September 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX11

 DP2 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2

 NX11 DP2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 compared to the DP2.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and DP2 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and DP2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX11 to give more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX11 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Sports photography features
52
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
24
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (499g)
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung NX11Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX11 Sigma DP2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2009-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $626 $649