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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma DP2x

 GX-1S DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung GX-1S

 DP2x GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2006Fresher by 61 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP2x

 GX-1S DP2x 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Sigma DP2x Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung GX-1SSigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1S Sigma DP2x
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 2011-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
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 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $850 $699