Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Refreshed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX20 was revealed 20 months after the SD1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX20 scores vs the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma SD1
NX20 | SD1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | September 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX20
SD1 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD1
NX20 | SD1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Samsung NX20 versus Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX20 compared to the SD1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and SD1 is 83 and 77 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and SD1.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX20 to render more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sigma SD1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,100 | $2,339 |