Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G offers external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will result in greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.