Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was brought out 4 years before the DP2x and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-20 scores vs the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 vs the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and DP2x is 58 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and DP2x.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung GX-20 to produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.