Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2s

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

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.

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.