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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1s, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300 was unveiled 4 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX300 matches up versus the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma DP1s

 NX300 DP1s 
RevealedNovember 2013October 2009Fresher by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX300

 DP1s NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1s

 NX300 DP1s 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 vs the DP1s.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and DP1s is 86 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and DP1s.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX300 to give you more detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
67
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than average in class (270g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
33
touch screen
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung NX300Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX300 Sigma DP1s
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-24 2009-10-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
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 surface 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $750 $0