Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX20 was launched 2 years after the DP2s which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX20 matches up versus the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 features external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX20 against the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and DP2s is 83 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX20 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX20 provides a benefit in sensor tech.