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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(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
Sigma SD14
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma SD14

 NX1 SD14 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2006More recent by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k150kClearer screen (+886k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX1

 SD14 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma SD14

 NX1 SD14 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and SD14 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
42
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX1Sigma SD14
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