Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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54 Imaging
39 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD9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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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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | March 2004 | More recent by 120 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 130k | Clearer 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).
Contrast the Samsung NX30 and Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and SD10 is 75 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
| Samsung NX30 | Sigma 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 |