Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1S versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 9 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-1S matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S vs the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and DP2 Quattro is 68 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to render extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.