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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 8 years before the fp L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma fp L

 Galaxy Camera 2 fp L 
Display sizing4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 fp L Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedMarch 2021January 2014More recent by 87 months
Display resolution2100k1037kSharper display (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma fp L

 Galaxy Camera 2 fp L 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the fp L.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and fp L.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide more detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
73
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-02 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $2,499