Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Updated by Sigma SD15
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Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX100 was unveiled 4 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX100 grades against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sigma SD14
| NX100 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | September 2006 | More recent by 49 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 150k | Crisper display (+464k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX100
| SD14 | NX100 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sigma SD14
| NX100 | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX100 and the SD14.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and SD14 is 88 and 59 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and SD14.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX100 to provide more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX100 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sigma SD14 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model | Samsung NX100 | Sigma SD14 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2006-09-26 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe Engine | - |
| 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 | 15MP | 5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
| Total lenses | 32 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 150 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | VGA AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 62 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 563 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | 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 |
| Pricing at launch | $386 | $198 |