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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX300 DP1x 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX300

 DP1x NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1x

 NX300 DP1x 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (250g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
67
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography details
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
25
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX300Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX300 Sigma DP1x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-24 2010-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV 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 surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/4.0
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $750 $574