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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was introduced 15 months later than the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX20 matches up versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma DP2x

 NX20 DP2x 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2011Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX20

 DP2x NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2x

 NX20 DP2x 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 comes with 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) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX20 and the DP2x.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and DP2x is 83 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and DP2x.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to render greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography information
Sigma DP2x Street photography information
77
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
77
lighter than competition (341 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic support
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung NX20Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX20 Sigma DP2x
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-20 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical 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 score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,100 $699