Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP1s

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and DP1s (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was manufactured 20 months before the DP1s which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-20 matches up against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and DP1s is 58 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and DP1s.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung GX-20 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.