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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 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 SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the GX-1S (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 5 years earlier than the SD15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1S scores versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma SD15

 GX-1S SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung GX-1S

 SD15 GX-1S 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2006Fresher by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma SD15

 GX-1S SD15 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S has 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) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S against the SD15.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and SD15 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and SD15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-1S to offer extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
50
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sigma SD15 Street photography information
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (605g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sigma SD15 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma SD15
 Samsung GX-1SSigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sigma SD15
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-01-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
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 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $1,500