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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Sigma SD10
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma SD10

 NX210 SD10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012March 2004Newer by 103 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution614k130kClearer display (+484k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX210

 SD10 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD10

 NX210 SD10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sigma SD10
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950g)
resolution not great (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
34
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX210Sigma SD10
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