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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Released February 2006
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GX-1L (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SD15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L grades versus the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma SD15

 GX-1L SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung GX-1L

 SD15 GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2006More modern by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD15

 GX-1L SD15 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L features external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L vs the SD15.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and SD15 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and SD15.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung GX-1L to offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography information
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sigma SD15 Sports photography factors
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD15
 Samsung GX-1LSigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1L Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-24 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Total lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
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 function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
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 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $1,500