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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma SD10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched 8 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX300M grades vs the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma SD10

 NX300M SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2004Fresher by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"1.8"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution768k130kCrisper display (+638k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung NX300M

 SD10 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma SD10

 NX300M SD10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M features outer 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 SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M against the SD10.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and SD10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and SD10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300M to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX300M should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography details
Sigma SD10 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
66
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography highlights
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sigma SD10
 Samsung NX300MSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX300M Sigma SD10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-03 2004-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
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 area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 768 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 pictures -
Battery type 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 Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $699 $198