Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD14

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma SD14, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX3000 scores vs the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX3000 versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 against the SD14.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and SD14 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and SD14.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger NX3000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.