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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the GX-1L (6MP) and the DP1x (5MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was manufactured 5 years before the DP1x which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L scores versus the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma DP1x

 GX-1L DP1x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung GX-1L

 DP1x GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2006More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP1x

 GX-1L DP1x 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L against the DP1x.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and DP1x is 69 and 88 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and DP1x.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung GX-1L to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
9
no video shooting
25
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung GX-1LSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1L Sigma DP1x
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/4.0
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $574