Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
- Later Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Replaced the Sigma SD9
- Successor is Sigma SD14
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX210 was unveiled 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX210 grades vs the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma SD10
NX210 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | March 2004 | Newer by 103 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 130k | Clearer display (+484k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX210
SD10 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD10
NX210 | SD10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX210 compared to the SD10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and SD10.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX210 to offer you extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern NX210 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-08-14 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 32 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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 data 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 950 gr (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $625 | $198 |