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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD14, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was launched 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX10 matches up against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD14

 NX10 SD14 
AnnouncedApril 2010September 2006Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k150kSharper screen (+464k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX10

 SD14 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD14

 NX10 SD14 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX10 versus the SD14.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and SD14 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and SD14.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX10 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
24
features face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (499 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX10Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX10 Sigma SD14
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-04-07 2006-09-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $626 $198