Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 5 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer you more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.