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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma DP2x

 GX-1L DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung GX-1L

 DP2x GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2006More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2x

 GX-1L DP2x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
Sigma DP2x Vlogging features
9
no video
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung GX-1LSigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sigma DP2x
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-02-24 2011-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 570g (1.26 lbs) 280g (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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $699