Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x
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The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX5 was manufactured 4 months after the DP2s which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX5 matches up vs the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP2s
| NX5 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX5
| DP2s | NX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2s
| NX5 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 vs the DP2s.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and DP2s is 80 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and DP2s.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX5 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model | Samsung NX5 | Sigma DP2s |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 41mm (1x) |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum 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) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
| 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 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $499 | $940 |