Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.