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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX30 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX30 was unveiled 5 years after the DP1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX30 scores versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma DP1

 NX30 DP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2008More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung NX30

 DP1 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP1

 NX30 DP1 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 features outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX30 versus the DP1.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and DP1 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and DP1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX30 to provide extra detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger NX30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography info
Sigma DP1 Street photography info
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
74
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung NX30Sigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX30 Sigma DP1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-03 2008-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
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 area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $699 $566