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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX11 was revealed 11 months later than the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX11 scores versus the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX11 DP2s 
LaunchedDecember 2010February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX11

 DP2s NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2s

 NX11 DP2s 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys physical 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 DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX11 and the DP2s.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and DP2s is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and DP2s.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX11 to produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher NX11 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
24
offers face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (499 grams)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX11Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX11 Sigma DP2s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $626 $940