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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Sigma DP2
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma DP2

 NX210 DP2 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX210

 DP2 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2

 NX210 DP2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung NX210Sigma DP2
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