Samsung NX300 vs Sigma DP2x

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.