Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2s

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.