Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD10

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma SD10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was introduced 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX300 matches up vs the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the SD10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and SD10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and SD10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.