Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2
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85 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | September 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Clearer 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).
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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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and DP2 is 75 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Samsung NX30 | Sigma 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 |