Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was introduced 4 years before the DP1s and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-10 scores vs the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 against the DP1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and DP1s is 59 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and DP1s.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung GX-10 to resolve greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.