Sigma SD10 vs Samsung NX300

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD10 and the Samsung NX300, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma SD10 was introduced in March 2004 and Samsung NX300 was introduced in November 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD10 over Samsung NX300.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX300 over Sigma SD10.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma SD10 has a 1.8" Fixed screen with 130k dot resolution and Samsung NX300 has a 3.3" Tilting screen with 768k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Samsung NX300 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Samsung NX300 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Samsung NX300) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Sigma SD10

Sigma SD10 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 98% coverage and 0.77x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung NX300.

Sigma SD10 features a 3 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 1,600 in boosted mode. Samsung NX300 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Sigma SD10 can take pictures up to 2268 x 1512 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1134 x 756, 756 x 504 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung NX300 is equipped with DRIMe IV processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Sigma SD10 has Sigma SA lens mount and Samsung NX300 has Samsung NX lens mount. They both have APS-C sensor but because of a small size difference their crop factors (also called lens multiplier) differ from each other. Sigma SD10 has the crop factor of 1.7x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.7. Samsung NX300 has the crop factor of 1.5x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma SD10

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD10. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma SD10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX300 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX300 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma SD10 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX300

Samsung NX300 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Samsung NX300

Samsung NX300 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung NX300 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sigma SD10 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compatible) card slot. Samsung NX300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec on Sigma SD10, and up to 1/6000 sec on Samsung NX300. Samsung NX300 can shoot continuously up to 8.6 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe to Samsung NX300. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Sigma SD10 body has dimensions of 152 x 120 x 79 mm (5.98 x 4.72 x 3.11") and Samsung NX300 body has dimensions of 122 x 64 x 41 mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61"). Sigma SD10 weighs 950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) and Samsung NX300 weighs 331 g (0.73 lb / 11.68 oz).

Sigma SD10

Samsung NX300

152 mm

120 mm

122 mm

64 mm

120 mm

64 mm