Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2s, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was revealed 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX300M grades against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M provides physical 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 DP2s has sizing 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 and Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M vs the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and DP2s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and DP2s.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to provide more detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have a benefit in sensor technology.