Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX30 was introduced 3 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX30 matches up vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 and the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and DP2s is 75 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and DP2s.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX30 to give more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer NX30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.