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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill 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 SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 7 years prior to the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX-1L grades versus the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GX-1L SD1 Merrill 

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

 SD1 Merrill GX-1L 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2006Fresher by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

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

 GX-1L SD1 Merrill 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and SD1 Merrill is 69 and 57 respectively.

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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and SD1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sigma SD1 Merrill to offer you extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography factors
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
65
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography features
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
61
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography features
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
weather proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung GX-1LSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1L Sigma SD1 Merrill
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-02-24 2012-04-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 790g (1.74 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
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