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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Released April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
Sigma DP2s
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX20 DP2s 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2010Newer by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX20

 DP2s NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2s

 NX20 DP2s 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (341g)
lack of image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2s Travel photography details
77
lighter than average (341g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
78
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than average (341g)
lack of image stabilization
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX20Sigma DP2s
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