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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX210 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX210 was revealed 5 years after the SD14 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX210 scores against the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma SD14

 NX210 SD14 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2006Newer by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k150kSharper screen (+464k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX210

 SD14 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD14

 NX210 SD14 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 vs the SD14.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX210 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX210Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX210 Sigma SD14
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-08-14 2006-09-26
Body design 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 area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $625 $198