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Comparison of Sigma DP2x and Samsung GX-1L [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung GX-1L ×
Sigma DP2x ×
General
ModelSamsung GX-1LSigma DP2x
BrandSamsungSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberGX-1LDP2x
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125113
Width (mm)6756
Height (mm)9360
Weight (g)470260
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Foveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)6.14.7
Sensor formatAPS-C0.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.72285.66
Sensor width (mm)23.720.7
Sensor height (mm)15.613.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.887.84
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1024(1.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
  • 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • ccd raw (.pef)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K-
Lens-Sigma Lens (7 Elements in 6 Groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-41.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-2.00
Zoom ratio (x)-1
Aperture range (f)-0.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 3.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-point phase detection w/ selectable spot AFContrast detection, 9-points
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)No / LCD
Viewfinder typeFixed molded penta-mirror typeOptional VF-21 into hot-shoe
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)210,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600*, 3200* (* RAW only)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • d
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes16-segment coupled with lens / AF info: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNight scene, Surf&snow, Text, Sunset, kids, Pet, Candle light, MuseumPortrait, Landscape, Vivid, Standard, Neutral, B&W or Sepia
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • manual
  • manual/red-eye reduction
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro mode
  • slow synchro/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description15.6m (ISO 200)28cm - 4.3m (Auto ISO)
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • ccd raw (.pef)
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • audio out (mono)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery form factor4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3Proprietary BP-31
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • digimax master
  • sigma photo pro 4.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Same Foveon X3 Sensor and Lens as DP2 and DP2s, faster AF algorithms, and analog front end in image pipeline.



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