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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was released 5 months prior to the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX10 grades versus the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD1

 NX10 SD1 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX10

 SD1 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD1

 NX10 SD1 
LaunchedApril 2010September 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 vs the SD1.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and SD1 is 80 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Sigma SD1
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
Sigma SD1 Vlogging features
24
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (499 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung NX10Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX10 Sigma SD1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-04-07 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $626 $2,339