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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was launched 4 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma DP1s

 NX2000 DP1s 
LaunchedNovember 2013October 2009More recent by 51 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX2000

 DP1s NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP1s

 NX2000 DP1s 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 vs the DP1s.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and DP1s is 89 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and DP1s.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
61
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1s Travel photography information
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
lighter than competitors (270g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung NX2000Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sigma DP1s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-30 2009-10-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $0