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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma DP1s

 NX210 DP1s 
AnnouncedAugust 2012October 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX210

 DP1s NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP1s

 NX210 DP1s 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1s Street photography advice
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
Sigma DP1s Sports photography information
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than average (270g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung NX210Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX210 Sigma DP1s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2009-10-02
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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $625 $0