Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released September 2006
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
- Newer Model is Sigma SD15
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX1 was launched 8 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX1 scores against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma SD14
NX1 | SD14 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | September 2006 | More recent by 98 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 150k | Clearer screen (+886k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX1
SD14 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma SD14
NX1 | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX1 and the SD14.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and SD14 is 66 and 59 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and SD14.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX1 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video format | H.265 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1900 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,500 | $198 |