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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma DP1

 NX210 DP1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012May 2008More modern by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX210

 DP1 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP1

 NX210 DP1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (270g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
34
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung NX210Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX210 Sigma DP1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2008-05-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $625 $566