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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Superseded the Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 and Sigma SD10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX30 was brought out 9 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX30 scores against the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sigma SD10

 NX30 SD10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2004More recent by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1036k130kClearer display (+906k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX30

 SD10 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sigma SD10

 NX30 SD10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX30 vs the SD10.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and SD10 is 75 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and SD10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX30 to deliver more detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sigma SD10
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
74
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
29
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging features
Sigma SD10 Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX30Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX30 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-03 2004-03-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
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 20 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $198