Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 4 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP1s.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will render more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.