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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX200 was introduced 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX200 matches up vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX200 DP1x 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX200

 DP1x NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1x

 NX200 DP1x 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX200 against the DP1x.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX200 to offer extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (250g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than average (250 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1x Vlogging advice
34
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
25
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX200Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX200 Sigma DP1x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2010-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/4.0
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $818 $574