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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX1100 and Sigma DP2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was revealed 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the NX1100 scores vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sigma DP2

 NX1100 DP2 
RevealedApril 2013September 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX1100

 DP2 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sigma DP2

 NX1100 DP2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 against the DP2.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and DP2.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
34
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung NX1100Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sigma DP2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-11 2009-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 222g (0.49 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $649