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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14, one is 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 NX5 (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was introduced 3 years after the SD14 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX5 scores versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma SD14

 NX5 SD14 
RevealedJune 2010September 2006More modern by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung NX5

 SD14 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma SD14

 NX5 SD14 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 versus the SD14.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and SD14 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and SD14.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX5 to give you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher NX5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sigma SD14
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (499g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung NX5Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX5 Sigma SD14
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-01 2006-09-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 400 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 Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $198