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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma fp, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and fp (25MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was launched 12 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sigma fp

 GX-20 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung GX-20

 fp GX-20 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2008More recent by 139 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sigma fp

 GX-20 fp 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 has got exterior 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 vs the fp.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and fp is 58 and 84 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and fp.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sigma fp
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
63
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
78
environment proof
includes touch focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sigma fp
9
no video shooting
37
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sigma fp
 Samsung GX-20Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sigma fp
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-01-24 2019-07-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Leica L
Amount of lenses 151 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $850 $2,050