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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma SD1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy NX was unveiled 2 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma SD1

 Galaxy NX SD1 
RevealedJune 2013September 2010More recent by 34 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 SD1 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD1

 Galaxy NX SD1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the SD1.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and SD1 is 82 and 77 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and SD1.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to provide you with extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sigma SD1
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
56
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD1
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma SD1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-20 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) -
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,300 $2,339