Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD1

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 24 months after the SD1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G and the SD1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and SD1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.