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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was launched 4 years before the SD15 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX-10 scores against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma SD15

 GX-10 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung GX-10

 SD15 GX-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2010September 2006Newer by 41 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD15

 GX-10 SD15 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 versus the SD15.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and SD15.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung GX-10 to render more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD15 Sports photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
49
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD15 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung GX-10Sigma SD15
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sigma SD15
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-09-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793g (1.75 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $850 $1,500