Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other 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 DP2 (5MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was launched 20 months earlier than the DP2 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX-20 matches up against the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and DP2 is 58 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and DP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.