Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sigma SD14
NX210 | SD14 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | September 2006 | Newer by 72 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 150k | Sharper screen (+464k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX210
SD14 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD14
NX210 | SD14 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung NX210 versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |