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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX20 was revealed 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX20 matches up versus the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma SD10

 NX20 SD10 
ReleasedApril 2012March 2004More modern by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution614k130kCrisper display (+484k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX20

 SD10 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD10

 NX20 SD10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 features external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 compared to the SD10.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and SD10 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and SD10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX20 to offer more detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer NX20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX20
Street photography with Sigma SD10
77
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX20Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX20 Sigma SD10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-20 2004-03-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,100 $198