Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma DP2x

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 19 months after the DP2x which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and DP2x.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will resolve extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.