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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 3 years after the SD15 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma SD15

 Galaxy NX SD15 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 SD15 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD15

 Galaxy NX SD15 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX features 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 SD15 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX against the SD15.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and SD15 is 82 and 59 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and SD15.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to offer you greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sigma SD15 Sports photography advice
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (495g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
42
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
34
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495g)
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD15
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma SD15
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-20 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Total lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $1,500