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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sigma DP2

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 DP2 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the DP2.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma DP2
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma DP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2009-09-21
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 15s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
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 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
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 feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $550 $649