Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma DP2s

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was manufactured 3 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX1100 vs the DP2s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and DP2s.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to provide greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX1100 should have an edge in sensor technology.