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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was announced 9 years after the SD10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX1100 scores against the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sigma SD10

 NX1100 SD10 
ReleasedApril 2013March 2004Newer by 111 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k130kCrisper screen (+791k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX1100

 SD10 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sigma SD10

 NX1100 SD10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX1100 and the SD10.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and SD10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX1100 to render greater detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX1100Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sigma SD10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-04-11 2004-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $198