Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX5 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and DP1 (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was introduced 2 years after the DP1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX5 scores vs the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 vs the DP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and DP1 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and DP1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX5 to give more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent NX5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.