Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD1

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300 was brought out 3 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX300 grades against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and SD1 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and SD1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.