Sigma SD15 vs Samsung NX200

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma SD15 and the Samsung NX200, 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 SD15 was introduced in February 2010 and Samsung NX200 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma SD15 Highlights

      • 5 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung NX200 Highlights

      • 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma SD15
      4. Advantage of Samsung NX200
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma SD15 and Samsung NX200.

      PROS

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69

      Advantage of Sigma SD15

      Sigma SD15
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma SD15 over Samsung NX200.

      Sigma SD15 vs Samsung NX200
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Average Metering vs

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      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Sigma SD14
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Leica S2
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      Medium format

      38 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Sony a3000
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Olympus E-30
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GM5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Samsung GX-1S
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Samsung NX200

      Samsung NX200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX200 over Sigma SD15.

      Sigma SD15 vs Samsung NX200
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 2640 x 1760 vs 5472 x 3648
      Face Detection vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 614k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 96% vs 100%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) vs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX11
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX2000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX300M
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX20
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX100
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Sigma SD15 Samsung NX200
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output
      WEAKNESSES Sigma SD15 Samsung NX200
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot614k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sigma SD15 and Samsung NX200 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 614k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Sigma SD15 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 96% coverage and 0.90x (0.60x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Samsung NX200 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Sigma SD15 features a 5 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 - 1,600 and expands to 50 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Samsung NX200 features a 20 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 - 12,800.


      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
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
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      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sigma SD15 is equipped with TRUE II processor and can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung NX200 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sigma SD15 has Sigma SA lens mount and Samsung NX200 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 SD15 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 NX200 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 SD15

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma SD15. 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 SD15 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX200 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma SD15 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung NX200 comes with BC1030 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma SD15 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung NX200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma SD15, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX200. Sigma SD15 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Samsung NX200 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Sigma SD15 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Samsung NX200 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Accessory hot shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma SD15 body has dimensions of 144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19") and Samsung NX200 body has dimensions of 117 x 63 x 36 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.42"). Sigma SD15 weighs 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) and Samsung NX200 weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz).

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      144 mm

      107 mm

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      117 mm

      63 mm

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      81 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma SD15 and Samsung NX200

      Sigma SD15 and Samsung NX200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      POOR
      49
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      GOOD
      78
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      GOOD
      73
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      GOOD
      74
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma SD15 and Samsung NX200 and give them scores of 59 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69

      Photo

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot

      Connectivity

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma SD15

      Samsung NX200

      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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