Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD1

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma SD1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 3 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX3000 matches up vs the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 versus the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and SD1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to deliver more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX3000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.