Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX-20 was brought out 5 years before the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-20 scores vs the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
GX-20 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung GX-20
SD1 Merrill | GX-20 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2008 | More recent by 51 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
GX-20 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outer dimensions 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 SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-20 and the SD1 Merrill.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and SD1 Merrill is 58 and 57 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and SD1 Merrill.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 151 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 790 grams (1.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $850 | $2,339 |