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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX10 was released 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX10 scores vs the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD10

 NX10 SD10 
IntroducedApril 2010March 2004Fresher by 74 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution614k130kSharper display (+484k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX10

 SD10 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD10

 NX10 SD10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX10 against the SD10.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and SD10 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX10 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern NX10 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX10Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX10 Sigma SD10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-04-07 2004-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $626 $198