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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma SD10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 9 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy NX scores against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma SD10

 Galaxy NX SD10 
ReleasedJune 2013March 2004Fresher by 113 months
Display dimension4.8"1.8"Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k130kClearer display (+792k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 SD10 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD10

 Galaxy NX SD10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the SD10.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and SD10 is 82 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and SD10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to deliver extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
68
good battery power (440 shots)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (495g)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
resolution not great (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD10
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma SD10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-20 2004-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type 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 20MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Total lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,300 $198