Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX300 was brought out 5 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX300 grades against the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300 and the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and DP1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and DP1.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX300 to result in greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.