Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.