Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Newer Model is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma DP2s
NX20 | DP2s | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 27 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX20
DP2s | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2s
NX20 | DP2s | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 41mm (1x) |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
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 per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,100 | $940 |