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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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 DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 3 years after the DP1x which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma DP1x

 Galaxy Camera 2 DP1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Display size4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 DP1x Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1x

 Galaxy Camera 2 DP1x 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides outer dimensions 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 DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the DP1x.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (283 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lighter than others (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
25
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma DP1x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-02 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos True II
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 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $574