Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD1

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX1 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was introduced 4 years after the SD1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX1 scores vs the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1 against the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and SD1 is 66 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher NX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.