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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 17 months prior to the DP2 Quattro making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2 Quattro 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 DP2 Quattro Galaxy Camera 3G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
53
good MP (20MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $606 $931