Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD1

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was manufactured 3 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX2000 scores versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 against the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and SD1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.