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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(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
Sigma DP1s
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP1s

 NX3000 DP1s 
RevealedMay 2014October 2009More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX3000

 DP1s NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP1s

 NX3000 DP1s 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and DP1s is 89 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1s Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (230g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
34
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (230 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung NX3000Sigma DP1s
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