Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the GX-1S (6MP) and the DP2x (5MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was manufactured 6 years earlier than the DP2x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1S scores against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S offers outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and DP2x is 68 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and DP2x.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-1S to provide you with more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.