Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1x
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX3000 was announced 4 years after the DP1x which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX3000 scores against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP1x
| NX3000 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2014 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 52 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX3000
| DP1x | NX3000 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP1x
| NX3000 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 provides exterior 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 DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 versus the DP1x.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and DP1x.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to resolve extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP1x |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-05-26 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | True II |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/4.0 |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | B740 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $897 | $574 |