Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14
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61 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Renewed by Sigma SD15
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX20 was unveiled 5 years after the SD14 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX20 matches up against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma SD14
NX20 | SD14 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | September 2006 | More modern by 68 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 150k | Clearer screen (+464k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX20
SD14 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD14
NX20 | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX20 versus the SD14.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and SD14 is 83 and 59 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and SD14.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to deliver extra detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent NX20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sigma SD14 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-04-20 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 32 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $1,100 | $198 |