Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Later Model is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma SD14
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX200 versus Sigma SD15, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX200 was introduced 2 years after the SD15 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX200 grades against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sigma SD15
NX200 | SD15 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung NX200
SD15 | NX200 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD15
NX200 | SD15 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements 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 NX200 versus Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX200 vs the SD15.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and SD15.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX200 to deliver more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher NX200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 32 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $818 | $1,500 |