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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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 DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was launched 9 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-1L matches up against the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 GX-1L DP2 Quattro 

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

 DP2 Quattro GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2006Newer by 97 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

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

 GX-1L DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and DP2 Quattro is 69 and 70 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to result in more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
48
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung GX-1LSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" 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
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $931