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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was manufactured 4 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX30 grades against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma DP2

 NX30 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX30

 DP2 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2

 NX30 DP2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has got physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX30 versus the DP2.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and DP2 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and DP2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX30 to show more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern NX30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
74
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung NX30Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX30 Sigma DP2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-03 2009-09-21
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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $649