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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX200 was brought out 5 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX200 matches up versus the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma SD14

 NX200 SD14 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2006Fresher by 67 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k150kCrisper screen (+464k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX200

 SD14 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD14

 NX200 SD14 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX200 vs the SD14.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and SD14.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX200 to offer you greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
55
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (223g)
MP count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX200Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX200 Sigma SD14
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-02-28 2006-09-26
Physical type Rangefinder-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 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
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 1 1
Launch price $818 $198