Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300 was manufactured 3 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX300 scores against the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 comes with outer dimensions 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 DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300 compared to the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and DP1x is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and DP1x.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX300 should have an edge in sensor technology.