Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX210 was introduced 2 years after the DP1s which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX210 scores vs the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX210 to produce more detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern NX210 provides an edge in sensor technology.