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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was unveiled 5 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX500 scores vs the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma DP2s

 NX500 DP2s 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung NX500

 DP2s NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2s

 NX500 DP2s 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 and the DP2s.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and DP2s is 87 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and DP2s.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to give you greater detail having an extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent NX500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is great (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung NX500Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX500 Sigma DP2s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 320x240
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $800 $940