Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.