Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 4 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has got physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M versus the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and DP1 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and DP1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX300M to show more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger NX300M provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.