Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Released May 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Replaced the Sigma DP1
- New Model is Sigma DP1x
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX3000 was released 4 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX3000 grades vs the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP1s
NX3000 | DP1s | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | October 2009 | More recent by 57 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX3000
DP1s | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP1s
NX3000 | DP1s | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the DP1s.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and DP1s is 89 and 90 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and DP1s.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to render more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer NX3000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP1s |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-05-26 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 270g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $897 | $0 |