Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma DP2

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sigma DP2, former is 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 NX2000 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was unveiled 4 years after the DP2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX2000 grades versus the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 features external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX2000 vs the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and DP2 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and DP2.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to provide you with more detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.