Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP2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

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).

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma DP2s
GX-10 | DP2s |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung GX-10
DP2s | GX-10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma DP2s
GX-10 | DP2s | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |