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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 2 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sigma DP1s

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP1s 
IntroducedAugust 2012October 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 DP1s Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP1s

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP1s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides outer 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 DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the DP1s.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP1s.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will offer you extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography factors
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sigma DP1s Vlogging features
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma DP1s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution - 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $0