Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma DP2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was revealed 3 years after the DP2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX300M grades versus the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M provides external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M and the DP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and DP2 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and DP2.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX300M to show extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have an edge in sensor technology.