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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 15 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-10 scores vs the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma fp L

 GX-10 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung GX-10

 fp L GX-10 
LaunchedMarch 2021September 2006More recent by 176 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k210kCrisper screen (+1890k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma fp L

 GX-10 fp L 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 offers exterior measurements 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 fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 versus the fp L.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and fp L is 59 and 83 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and fp L.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail having an extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
89
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sigma fp L
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
9
no video
38
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung GX-10Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-10 Sigma fp L
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-21 2021-03-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Leica L
Available lenses 151 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $2,499