Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD14

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD14, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the NX mini (1") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was announced 7 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX mini matches up versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini enjoys 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 SD14 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).

Check the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX mini compared to the SD14.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and SD14 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and SD14.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will deliver extra detail with its extra 15.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX mini provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.