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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and DP2s (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was revealed 3 years earlier than the DP2s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-20 scores vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sigma DP2s

 GX-20 DP2s 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung GX-20

 DP2s GX-20 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2008More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma DP2s

 GX-20 DP2s 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 has outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the DP2s.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and DP2s is 58 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and DP2s.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung GX-20 to offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung GX-20Sigma DP2s
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-20 Sigma DP2s
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-01-24 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $940