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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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 NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX20 versus Sigma DP2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX20 was brought out 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX20 grades against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma DP2

 NX20 DP2 
RevealedApril 2012September 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX20

 DP2 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2

 NX20 DP2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 versus the DP2.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and DP2 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and DP2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX20 to provide you with more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer NX20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
77
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
67
lighter than competition (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung NX20Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX20 Sigma DP2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-20 2009-09-21
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 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,100 $649