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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sigma DP2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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP2s

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2s 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension4.8"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 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2s

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2s 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sigma DP2s Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma DP2s
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