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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Updated by Sigma DP3 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 7 months after the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2 Merrill 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 DP2 Merrill Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has outside 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 DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will result in greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography info
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma DP2 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution - 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640x480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $931