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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the GX-1S (6MP) and the DP1x (5MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 5 years before the DP1x and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-1S scores against the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma DP1x

 GX-1S DP1x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung GX-1S

 DP1x GX-1S 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2006Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP1x

 GX-1S DP1x 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S compared to the DP1x.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and DP1x is 68 and 88 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and DP1x.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-1S to offer you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sigma DP1x Sports photography info
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung GX-1SSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sigma DP1x
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-01-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
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 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/4.0
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 320x240
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
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 Overall 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 SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $574