Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched within a month of the DP2 Quattro so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.