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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX500 was revealed 5 years after the DP1x which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 scores against the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma DP1x

 NX500 DP1x 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung NX500

 DP1x NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP1x

 NX500 DP1x 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX500 vs the DP1x.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and DP1x is 87 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and DP1x.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
great megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography information
Sigma DP1x Street photography information
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX500
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
great megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
great megapixels (28MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than others in class (250g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
great megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1x Vlogging information
34
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung NX500Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX500 Sigma DP1x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/4.0
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video format H.265 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $574