Samsung NX500 vs Sigma SD10

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX500 and Sigma SD10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was released 11 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX500 scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 and Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX500 and the SD10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and SD10 is 87 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and SD10.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.