Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Replacement is Sigma DP2x
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma DP2s
NX30 | DP2s | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX30
DP2s | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma DP2s
NX30 | DP2s | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sigma DP2s |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 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 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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 | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1410 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $699 | $940 |