Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP1s

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was revealed 3 years after the DP1s which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX1100 grades versus the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 against the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and DP1s.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to resolve more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.