Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a complete review of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was launched 3 years after the DP2x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX3000 grades against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 vs the DP2x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and DP2x.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.