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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 4 years before the DP2s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-10 scores versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma DP2s

 GX-10 DP2s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung GX-10

 DP2s GX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2010September 2006Fresher by 41 months
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2s

 GX-10 DP2s 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 provides external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 and the DP2s.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and DP2s is 59 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and DP2s.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung GX-10 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
49
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
9
no video
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung GX-10Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sigma DP2s
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2006-09-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $940