Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Newer Model is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma SD14
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma SD15, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX300 was manufactured 3 years after the SD15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX300 grades vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma SD15
NX300 | SD15 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 46 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 460k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung NX300
SD15 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma SD15
NX300 | SD15 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 features external measurements 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 SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300 against the SD15.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and SD15 is 86 and 59 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and SD15.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX300 to result in extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NX300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sigma SD15 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-11-24 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe IV | True II |
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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 32 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 768 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $750 | $1,500 |