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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung GX-10 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was revealed at a similar time to the SD14 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 scores versus the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma SD14

 GX-10 SD14 
Screen resolution210k150kSharper screen (+60k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung GX-10

 SD14 GX-10 

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD14

 GX-10 SD14 
LaunchedSeptember 2006September 2006Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 vs the SD14.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and SD14 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and SD14.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung GX-10 to result in greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Sigma SD14 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung GX-10Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-10 Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-21 2006-09-26
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Total lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $198