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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 17 months prior to the DP2 Quattro making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2 Quattro 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 DP2 Quattro Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be behind in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography information
72
lighter than others (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
37
decently wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" 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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $550 $931