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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX30 was announced 3 years after the DP1x which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX30 scores vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX30 DP1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX30

 DP1x NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP1x

 NX30 DP1x 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX30 versus the DP1x.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and DP1x is 75 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and DP1x.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX30 to offer you extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
74
features focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
57
lighter than average in class (250g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
25
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX30Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX30 Sigma DP1x
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-03 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV True II
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/4.0
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 250 grams (0.55 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 All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $574