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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 16 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S matches up vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sigma fp L

 GX-1S fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung GX-1S

 fp L GX-1S 
ReleasedMarch 2021January 2006More modern by 184 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k210kCrisper display (+1890k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sigma fp L

 GX-1S fp L 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S against the fp L.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and fp L is 68 and 83 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and fp L.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will render greater detail as a result of its extra 55MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
89
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sigma fp L
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (605g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sigma fp L Sports photography info
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
73
environment sealing
features focus by touch
fantastic resolution (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
fantastic resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
38
touch screen
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma fp L
 Samsung GX-1SSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sigma fp L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2021-03-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Leica L
Available lenses 151 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $850 $2,499