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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was announced 2 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX1000 matches up against the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sigma SD15

 NX1000 SD15 
RevealedApril 2012February 2010Fresher by 27 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung NX1000

 SD15 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sigma SD15

 NX1000 SD15 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 versus the SD15.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and SD15.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to offer you greater detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
Sigma SD15 Street photography info
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Sports photography highlights
56
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
Sigma SD15 Vlogging information
34
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung NX1000Sigma SD15
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX1000 Sigma SD15
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-19 2010-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $388 $1,500