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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was released 10 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX1 scores versus the SD10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma SD10

 NX1 SD10 
IntroducedSeptember 2014March 2004More recent by 128 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1036k130kSharper display (+906k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX1

 SD10 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma SD10

 NX1 SD10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1 vs the SD10.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and SD10 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
74
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
29
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
low megapixels (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count high (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competition (550g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX1Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX1 Sigma SD10
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-15 2004-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,500 $198