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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Released August 2012
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was launched 2 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP1x

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP1x 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 DP1x Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1x

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the DP1x.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP1x.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will render extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1x Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma DP1x
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma DP1x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core True II
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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution - 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/4.0
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $606 $574