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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Launched December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was manufactured 4 months after the SD1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX11 scores against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma SD1

 NX11 SD1 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX11

 SD1 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD1

 NX11 SD1 
LaunchedDecember 2010September 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX11 vs 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 depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 compared to the SD1.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and SD1 is 80 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and SD1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
65
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
Sigma SD1 Sports photography information
52
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
56
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
63
good battery power (400 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
environment proof
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography details
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung NX11Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX11 Sigma SD1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-12-28 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM 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 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) -
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
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