Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1
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63 Features
68 Overall
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Later Model is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed May 2008
- Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sigma DP1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX2000 was manufactured 5 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX2000 scores vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma DP1
NX2000 | DP1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | May 2008 | More recent by 68 months | |
Screen size | 3.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX2000
DP1 | NX2000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP1
NX2000 | DP1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 against the DP1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and DP1 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and DP1.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to result in greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger NX2000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sigma DP1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 270g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $566 |