Clicky

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
Sigma SD14
(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  • Superseded the Sigma SD10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
Photography Glossary

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).

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sigma SD14

 GX-20 SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2008September 2006Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kSharper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung GX-20

 SD14 GX-20 

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD14

 GX-20 SD14 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (5MP)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.7")
42
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung GX-20Sigma SD14
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