Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD15

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was brought out 3 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 and the SD15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and SD15.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to render more detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.