Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD10

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was introduced 24 months later than the SD10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-1L matches up versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L compared to the SD10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and SD10 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and SD10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-1L to deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger GX-1L is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.