Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2s

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300 was brought out 3 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX300 matches up versus the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX300 versus the DP2s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and DP2s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and DP2s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX300 to provide extra detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher NX300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.