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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX11 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX11 was launched 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX11 matches up against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma SD10

 NX11 SD10 
RevealedDecember 2010March 2004More recent by 83 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution614k130kCrisper screen (+484k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX11

 SD10 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD10

 NX11 SD10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 and the SD10.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and SD10 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and SD10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX11 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern NX11 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography highlights
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low resolution (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
24
features face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX11Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX11 Sigma SD10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-12-28 2004-03-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Price at launch $626 $198