Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The NX210 was manufactured 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX210 matches up against the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma DP2
NX210 | DP2 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX210
DP2 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2
NX210 | DP2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX210 versus the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and DP2.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX210 to provide greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX210 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2009-09-21 |
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 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 41mm (1x) |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $625 | $649 |