Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced October 2009
- Replaced the Sigma DP1
- Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX5 was revealed 9 months after the DP1s so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX5 matches up against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP1s
NX5 | DP1s | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | October 2009 | Newer by 9 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX5
DP1s | NX5 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP1s
NX5 | DP1s | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has outside 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 DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 and the DP1s.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and DP1s is 80 and 90 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and DP1s.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX5 to render extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer NX5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sigma DP1s |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 270 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 400 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $0 |