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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Released June 2010
Sigma DP2s
(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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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

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).

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX5 DP2s 
Display dimension3"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 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and DP2s is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX5Sigma 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