Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 2 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the DP1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will resolve extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G will have an advantage in sensor innovation.