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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 18 months after the SD1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX200 matches up versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma SD1

 NX200 SD1 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2010More modern by 18 months
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX200

 SD1 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD1

 NX200 SD1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX200 compared to the SD1.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and SD1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX200 to render more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer NX200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
Sigma SD1 Sports photography details
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
68
lighter than others in class (223g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no liveview
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung NX200Sigma SD1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX200 Sigma SD1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-02-28 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $818 $2,339