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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX100 and Sigma SD1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX100 was released very close to the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX100 grades against the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma SD1

 NX100 SD1 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX100

 SD1 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma SD1

 NX100 SD1 
LaunchedSeptember 2010September 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 has outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX100 and Sigma SD1 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 vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX100 against the SD1.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and SD1 is 88 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
65
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Street photography features
76
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Sports photography highlights
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (420 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
66
great battery (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
good resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 shots)
no Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
31
has image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung NX100Sigma SD1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX100 Sigma SD1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-14 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe Engine Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) -
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $386 $2,339