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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
Sigma SD14
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD10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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma SD14

 NX20 SD14 
AnnouncedApril 2012September 2006More modern by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k150kClearer screen (+464k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX20

 SD14 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD14

 NX20 SD14 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and SD14 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (341 grams)
no image stabilization
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
77
lighter than average (341g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging info
Sigma SD14 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than average (341 grams)
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX20Sigma SD14
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
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