Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma SD14
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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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma SD15
| NX5 | SD15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and SD15 is 80 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sigma 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 |