Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX210 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 4 years after the DP1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX210 matches up vs the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX210 versus Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX210 against the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and DP1.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX210 to produce more detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger NX210 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.