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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP1x, former being 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 DP1x (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX5 was brought out 4 months later than the DP1x so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX5 grades vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX5 DP1x 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX5

 DP1x NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP1x

 NX5 DP1x 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 features 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) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX5 vs the DP1x.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and DP1x is 80 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and DP1x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX5 to give more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than average (250g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1x Vlogging highlights
24
supports face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
25
lighter than average (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX5Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX5 Sigma DP1x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/4.0
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $574