Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD14

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD14, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 6 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy NX grades against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX against the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and SD14 is 82 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and SD14.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to offer more detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX should have an edge in sensor tech.