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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 24 months after the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX210 grades versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma SD1

 NX210 SD1 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX210

 SD1 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD1

 NX210 SD1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 compared to the SD1.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and SD1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX210 to show more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern NX210 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Sports photography features
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
34
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung NX210Sigma SD1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX210 Sigma SD1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-14 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) -
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $625 $2,339