Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma DP1s

 Galaxy Camera 2 DP1s 
RevealedJanuary 2014October 2009Fresher by 52 months
Display sizing4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 DP1s Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1s

 Galaxy Camera 2 DP1s 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (270 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than others (270g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than competitors (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma DP1s
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma DP1s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $0