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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sigma DP2s

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2s 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 DP2s Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2s

 Galaxy Camera 4G DP2s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers external 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 DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the DP2s.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2s.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Sigma DP2s Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sigma DP2s Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
37
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma DP2s
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
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 shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $940