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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 24 months after the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX300M grades versus the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma DP2x

 NX300M DP2x 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX300M

 DP2x NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2x

 NX300M DP2x 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M versus the DP2x.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and DP2x is 86 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and DP2x.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX300M to offer greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX300M provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
66
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
67
lighter than others (280g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung NX300MSigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX300M Sigma DP2x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-03 2011-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $699