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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Released August 2012
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma SD14

 Galaxy Camera 3G SD14 
RevealedAugust 2012September 2006More recent by 73 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SD14 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution150k0kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD14

 Galaxy Camera 3G SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the SD14.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and SD14.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will render greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sigma SD14 Sports photography features
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than others (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
Sigma SD14 Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD14
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma SD14
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-08-29 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution - 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $606 $198