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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD14, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was brought out 7 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 grades versus the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma SD14

 NX2000 SD14 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2006Fresher by 88 months
Screen size3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1152k150kSharper screen (+1002k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX2000

 SD14 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD14

 NX2000 SD14 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 features outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 against the SD14.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and SD14 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and SD14.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX2000 to result in extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (228g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX2000Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sigma SD14
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-30 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 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $198