Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was announced 7 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-20 grades versus the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 provides outer 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) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and DP2 Quattro is 58 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.