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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX200 was brought out 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX200 grades versus the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma DP2

 NX200 DP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX200

 DP2 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP2

 NX200 DP2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 compared to the DP2.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and DP2.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to result in more detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sigma DP2
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung NX200Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX200 Sigma DP2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2009-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $818 $649