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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Announced January 2006
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2, former is 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 DP2 (5MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was brought out 4 years earlier than the DP2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech 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 DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1S scores versus the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma DP2

 GX-1S DP2 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung GX-1S

 DP2 GX-1S 
LaunchedSeptember 2009January 2006Newer by 44 months
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP2

 GX-1S DP2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S vs the DP2.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and DP2 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and DP2.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-1S to give you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sigma DP2
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP2
 Samsung GX-1SSigma DP2
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sigma DP2
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $850 $649