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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Announced February 2006
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GX-1L (6MP) and the DP2 (5MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years earlier than the DP2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-1L grades vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma DP2

 GX-1L DP2 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung GX-1L

 DP2 GX-1L 
ReleasedSeptember 2009February 2006Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2

 GX-1L DP2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L compared to the DP2.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and DP2 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and DP2.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung GX-1L to render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sigma DP2
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2
 Samsung GX-1LSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sigma DP2
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-02-24 2009-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $649