Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10
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68 Overall
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54 Imaging
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Successor is Sigma SD14
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the NX mini (1") and SD10 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX mini was introduced 10 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX mini matches up versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sigma SD10
NX mini | SD10 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | March 2004 | Fresher by 122 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 130k | Clearer screen (+331k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX mini
SD10 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD10
NX mini | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini has physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini vs the SD10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and SD10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail using its extra 17.5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX mini should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
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 | 12800 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX-M | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 2 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 1.8" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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 (all 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196g (0.43 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 | 650 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $530 | $198 |