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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma SD1

 NX20 SD1 
IntroducedApril 2012September 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX20

 SD1 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD1

 NX20 SD1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and SD1 is 83 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX20
Street photography with Sigma SD1
77
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sigma SD1
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
65
weather proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD1 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung NX20Sigma SD1
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
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