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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300 was revealed 2 years after the DP2x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX300 matches up vs the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma DP2x

 NX300 DP2x 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2011Newer by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX300

 DP2x NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP2x

 NX300 DP2x 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 against the DP2x.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and DP2x is 86 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and DP2x.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX300 to offer extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer NX300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
67
has focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung NX300Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX300 Sigma DP2x
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-24 2011-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $750 $699