Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Later Model is Sigma SD15

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and SD14 (5MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The GX-20 was released 17 months after the SD14 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-20 scores versus the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sigma SD14
GX-20 | SD14 | |||
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Introduced | January 2008 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 150k | Sharper screen (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung GX-20
SD14 | GX-20 |
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Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD14
GX-20 | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 and the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and SD14 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and SD14.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung GX-20 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher GX-20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2008-01-24 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | 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 area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $850 | $198 |