Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma DP2x

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 2 years after the DP2x which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the DP2x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and DP2x.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.