Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD10
NX10 | SD10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | March 2004 | Fresher by 74 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+484k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX10
SD10 | NX10 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD10
NX10 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |