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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 3 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades vs the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sigma Quattro

 Galaxy Camera 2 Quattro 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Quattro Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 26 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma Quattro

 Galaxy Camera 2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the Quattro.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and Quattro.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will give you greater detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
has manual focus
great megapixels (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
great megapixels (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
73
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283g)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
weather proofing
great megapixels (29 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great megapixels (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than others (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
22
supports face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (625g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-02 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $738