Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD15

Lets look closer at the Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and SD15 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was unveiled 3 years before the SD15 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-20 grades vs the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 compared to the SD15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and SD15 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and SD15.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung GX-20 to resolve extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.