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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was revealed 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX20 grades against the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma DP1

 NX20 DP1 
ReleasedApril 2012May 2008Newer by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX20

 DP1 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP1

 NX20 DP1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and DP1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and DP1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX20 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger NX20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung NX20Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX20 Sigma DP1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2008-05-19
Physical type SLR-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 area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,100 $566