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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX2000 versus Sigma SD10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was manufactured 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX2000 scores versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma SD10

 NX2000 SD10 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2004Fresher by 119 months
Display sizing3.7"1.8"Larger display (+1.9")
Display resolution1152k130kSharper display (+1022k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX2000

 SD10 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD10

 NX2000 SD10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with external 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 SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 compared to the SD10.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and SD10 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and SD10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to result in extra detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NX2000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
29
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (950g)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX2000Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sigma SD10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-30 2004-03-19
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 1.8"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 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), 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $198