Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
- New Model is Sigma SD15

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 7 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the SD14 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma SD14
Galaxy Camera 2 | SD14 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 89 months |
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+2.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper display (+887k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
SD14 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD14
Galaxy Camera 2 | SD14 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD14.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sigma SD14 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-01-02 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 150 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $198 |