Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD10

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.