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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Launched February 2006
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the GX-1L (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was announced 7 months before the SD14 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma SD14

 GX-1L SD14 
Screen resolution210k150kCrisper screen (+60k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung GX-1L

 SD14 GX-1L 
IntroducedSeptember 2006February 2006Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD14

 GX-1L SD14 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L against the SD14.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and SD14 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and SD14.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung GX-1L to deliver extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Sigma SD14 Street photography advice
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD14
 Samsung GX-1LSigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sigma SD14
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-02-24 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 210k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $198