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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX11 was released 4 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX11 grades against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma SD14

 NX11 SD14 
IntroducedDecember 2010September 2006More recent by 52 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k150kClearer display (+464k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX11

 SD14 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD14

 NX11 SD14 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX11 compared to the SD14.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and SD14 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and SD14.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX11 to render more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX11 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (499 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
24
offers face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (499g)
9
no video
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX11Sigma SD14
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX11 Sigma SD14
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-12-28 2006-09-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Total lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic 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 499 grams (1.10 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery 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 1 1
Pricing at release $626 $198