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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was manufactured 4 years after the DP2x which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX500 matches up vs the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma DP2x

 NX500 DP2x 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung NX500

 DP2x NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2x

 NX500 DP2x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external 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 DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 and the DP2x.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and DP2x is 87 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and DP2x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to render more detail due to its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer NX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
78
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung NX500Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX500 Sigma DP2x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical 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 rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $800 $699