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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Released January 2013
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma SD1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 2 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX300M grades versus the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma SD1

 NX300M SD1 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung NX300M

 SD1 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma SD1

 NX300M SD1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX300M compared to the SD1.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and SD1 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300M to produce more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
Sigma SD1 Sports photography information
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
67
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
9
no video
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sigma SD1
 Samsung NX300MSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX300M Sigma SD1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-03 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Total lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max 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 gr (0.73 pounds) -
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $2,339