Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma SD14

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD15, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The NX10 was revealed 2 months after the SD15 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX10 matches up versus the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD15
NX10 | SD15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung NX10
SD15 | NX10 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD15
NX10 | SD15 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX10 and the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and SD15 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and SD15.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX10 to show extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Sigma SD15 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIM Engine | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 32 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
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 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $626 | $1,500 |