Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2x, 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 DP2x (5MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was revealed 6 years before the DP2x which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-1L grades versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L compared to the DP2x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and DP2x is 69 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and DP2x.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung GX-1L to result in more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.