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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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 SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was launched 3 years after the SD10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-20 grades vs the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sigma SD10

 GX-20 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2008March 2004Newer by 47 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung GX-20

 SD10 GX-20 

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD10

 GX-20 SD10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 provides external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 against the SD10.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and SD10 is 58 and 54 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and SD10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GX-20 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
Sigma SD10 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung GX-20Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sigma SD10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-01-24 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sigma SA
Total lenses 151 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $850 $198