Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2

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.

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.