Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2x
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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86 Imaging
45 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2x 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
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2x Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX210 was announced 19 months later than the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX210 grades versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma DP2x
| NX210 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX210
| DP2x | NX210 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma DP2x
| NX210 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should 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") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 compared to the DP2x.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and DP2x.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX210 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sigma DP2x |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-14 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 41mm (1x) |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| 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 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | 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 slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $625 | $699 |