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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced February 2006
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and fp (25MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was launched 14 years before the fp which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-1L scores versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GX-1L fp 

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

 fp GX-1L 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2006More modern by 162 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k210kClearer display (+1890k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GX-1L fp 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has got external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L versus the fp.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and fp is 69 and 84 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and fp.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (570g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
52
lighter than average in class (570g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
environment proofing
features touch to focus
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Timelapse function
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
high sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sigma fp
9
lack of video recording
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma fp
 Samsung GX-1LSigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1L Sigma fp
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2006-02-24 2019-07-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 49
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Leica L
Number of lenses 151 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $2,050