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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 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 SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 5 years prior to the SD1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L scores vs the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma SD1

 GX-1L SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 SD1 GX-1L 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2006More recent by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD1

 GX-1L SD1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L features external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L and the SD1.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and SD1 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and SD1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sigma SD1 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sigma SD1
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
56
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Sigma SD1 Travel photography details
52
lighter than others (570g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD1 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD1
 Samsung GX-1LSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sigma SD1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-02-24 2010-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Available lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $2,339