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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 4 years after the DP1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP1

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP1 
LaunchedAugust 2012May 2008Newer by 53 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 DP1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the DP1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide you with extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Sigma DP1 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors (270g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography information
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
36
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma DP1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution - 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $606 $566