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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sigma DP1s
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP1s

 NX5 DP1s 
AnnouncedJune 2010October 2009Newer by 9 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung NX5

 DP1s NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP1s

 NX5 DP1s 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and DP1s is 80 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Sports photography highlights
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX5
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than others (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung NX5Sigma DP1s
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