Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the NX mini (1") and SD1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was revealed 3 years after the SD1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX mini scores versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX mini compared to the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and SD1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail because of its extra 5.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger NX mini provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.