Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 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
- Announced September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The GX-10 was unveiled 2 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX-10 scores against the SD10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma SD10
GX-10 | SD10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2006 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 31 months |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 210k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung GX-10
SD10 | GX-10 |
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Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD10
GX-10 | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-10 against the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and SD10.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to render more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX-10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2006-09-21 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
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 | 10MP | 3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 pounds) | 950g (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $850 | $198 |