Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was announced 5 years prior to the DP2x which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX-10 matches up against the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers outer 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 DP2x 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 differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 versus the DP2x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and DP2x is 59 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung GX-10 to offer you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.