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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 9 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma SD10

 Galaxy Camera 2 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2004More recent by 120 months
Screen sizing4.8"1.8"Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1037k130kCrisper screen (+907k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SD10 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD10

 Galaxy Camera 2 SD10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the SD10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD10.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will resolve more detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sigma SD10
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sigma SD10 Travel photography information
73
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
29
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma SD10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-02 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $198