Sigma SD1 vs Samsung GX-1L

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      Specifications

      General Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      BrandSigmaSamsung
      ModelSD1GX-1L
      Successor ModelSigma SD1 Merrill
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Sensor TypeCMOS (Foveon X3)CCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions24 x 16 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels46 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200
      Photo Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      ProcessorDual TRUE II
      Max Image Resolution4800 x 32003008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios4:33:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points115
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points2
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Lens MountSigma SAPentax KAF
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution460k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range7.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Video Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control InfraRed or Wired (optional)
      Environmental Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Dimensions146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15")125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6")
      Weight (inc. batteries)790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)
      Power and Storage Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Battery Pack4 x AA
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)Single Slot: SD/MMC
      Other Sigma SD1 Samsung GX-1L
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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