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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma DP1s

 GX-10 DP1s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung GX-10

 DP1s GX-10 
AnnouncedOctober 2009September 2006Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP1s

 GX-10 DP1s 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
Sigma DP1s Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Travel photography highlights
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung GX-10Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-10 Sigma DP1s
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-09-21 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $850 $0