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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and DP2 (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX5 was launched 9 months later than the DP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX5 matches up against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP2

 NX5 DP2 
RevealedJune 2010September 2009Fresher by 9 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung NX5

 DP2 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2

 NX5 DP2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX5 vs the DP2.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and DP2 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and DP2.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX5 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer NX5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
24
has face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung NX5Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX5 Sigma DP2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2009-09-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 15 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $649