Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 20 months before the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-10 scores against the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 vs the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and DP1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and DP1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung GX-10 to show greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.