Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
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- 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
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Galaxy Camera 3G was released 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP2s
Galaxy Camera 3G | DP2s | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
DP2s | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2s
Galaxy Camera 3G | DP2s | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has physical 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 DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the DP2s.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2s.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sigma DP2s |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | - | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 41mm (1x) |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $606 | $940 |