Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was manufactured 3 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX300M matches up against the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M features outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300M and the DP1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and DP1s is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and DP1s.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to resolve more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher NX300M should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.