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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 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 SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the GX-1S (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 8 months prior to the SD14 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-1S grades vs the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma SD14

 GX-1S SD14 
Display resolution210k150kClearer display (+60k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung GX-1S

 SD14 GX-1S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006January 2006More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma SD14

 GX-1S SD14 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside 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 SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GX-1S versus the SD14.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and SD14 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and SD14.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-1S to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Sigma SD14 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma SD14
 Samsung GX-1SSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1S Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-01-16 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 6MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Total lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $850 $198