Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was unveiled 4 years before the DP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-10 scores versus the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 and the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and DP2 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and DP2.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung GX-10 to produce extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.