Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung NX500 vs Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.