Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX1100 and Sigma SD1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was brought out 2 years after the SD1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up vs the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1100 and Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the SD1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and SD1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX1100 to give you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.