Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x 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
- Announced May 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2011
- Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma DP2x
| NX3000 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2014 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 41 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX3000
| DP2x | NX3000 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma DP2x
| NX3000 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sigma DP2x |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-05-26 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 alias 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 41mm (1x) |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 280g (0.62 pounds) |
| 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 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 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | B740 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $897 | $699 |
