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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was brought out 4 months later than the SD15 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX5 matches up against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma SD15

 NX5 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung NX5

 SD15 NX5 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma SD15

 NX5 SD15 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX5 and the SD15.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and SD15 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and SD15.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX5 to resolve greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
52
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
Sigma SD15 Travel photography features
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
24
provides face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (499 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung NX5Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX5 Sigma SD15
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-06-01 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $1,500