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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Sigma SD10
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma SD10

 GX-10 SD10 
RevealedSeptember 2006March 2004More recent by 31 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k130kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung GX-10

 SD10 GX-10 

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD10

 GX-10 SD10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
52
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Travel photography highlights
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung GX-10Sigma SD10
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