Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 8 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-10 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got outside 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 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 and the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and DP2 Quattro is 59 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to show greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.