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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 19 months after the DP2x which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma DP2x

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2x 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 DP2x Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2x

 Galaxy Camera 3G DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the DP2x.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and DP2x.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
36
quite wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma DP2x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $606 $699