Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 4 years after the DP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma DP2

 Galaxy Camera 2 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 DP2 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP2

 Galaxy Camera 2 DP2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the DP2.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
52
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma DP2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2009-09-21
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $649