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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
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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 |