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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 6 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma fp

 Galaxy Camera 2 fp 
Display dimension4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 fp Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2014More recent by 67 months
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma fp

 Galaxy Camera 2 fp 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll 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") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the fp.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will produce more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sigma fp
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
37
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma fp
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma fp
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma fp
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-02 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $2,050