Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD1

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 3 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.