Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1s

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the GX-1S (6MP) and the DP1s (5MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was brought out 4 years before the DP1s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-1S matches up against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outer 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 DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S and the DP1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and DP1s is 68 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and DP1s.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-1S to show extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.