Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Sharper 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and DP2x is 86 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | Sigma 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 |