Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2009
- New Model is Sigma DP2s
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma DP2
GX-10 | DP2 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung GX-10
DP2 | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2009 | September 2006 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2
GX-10 | DP2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2006-09-21 | 2009-09-21 |
Body design | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 41mm (1x) |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 210k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 320x240 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $850 | $649 |