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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was introduced 3 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big 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 DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX2000 grades vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX2000 DP1x 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2010More modern by 46 months
Screen size3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX2000

 DP1x NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP1x

 NX2000 DP1x 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 versus the DP1x.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and DP1x.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX2000 to render extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
35
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX2000Sigma DP1x
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX2000 Sigma DP1x
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-30 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 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/4.0
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
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 Overall 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 images -
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $574