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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was brought out 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1000 scores versus the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sigma SD10

 NX1000 SD10 
ReleasedApril 2012March 2004More modern by 99 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k130kCrisper screen (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX1000

 SD10 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma SD10

 NX1000 SD10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1000 compared to the SD10.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and SD10.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX1000 to deliver extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
55
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
29
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
34
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX1000Sigma SD10
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sigma SD10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-19 2004-03-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 12800 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Total lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $388 $198