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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(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
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 4 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX3000 matches up vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX3000 DP2s 
IntroducedMay 2014February 2010More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX3000

 DP2s NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2s

 NX3000 DP2s 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX3000 against the DP2s.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to deliver extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Sigma DP2s Street photography info
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2s Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
34
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX3000Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX3000 Sigma DP2s
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $897 $940