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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1S versus Sigma DP1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the GX-1S (6MP) and the DP1 (5MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 3 years prior to the DP1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S grades against the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma DP1

 GX-1S DP1 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung GX-1S

 DP1 GX-1S 
IntroducedMay 2008January 2006Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP1

 GX-1S DP1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S versus the DP1.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and DP1 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and DP1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-1S to give more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (605 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP1
 Samsung GX-1SSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sigma DP1
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-01-16 2008-05-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 605g (1.33 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $850 $566