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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 2 years after the DP1x which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sigma DP1x

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP1x 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 DP1x Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP1x

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys external 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) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the DP1x.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP1x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sigma DP1x Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Sigma DP1x Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
25
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma DP1x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution - 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/4.0
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $574