Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD15

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD15, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX11 was unveiled 11 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX11 matches up vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX11 against the SD15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and SD15 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and SD15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX11 to provide you with more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX11 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.