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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 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 SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 8 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sigma SD10

 Galaxy Camera 4G SD10 
LaunchedAugust 2012March 2004More recent by 103 months
Display size4.8"1.8"Larger display (+3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SD10 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution130k0kClearer display (+130k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma SD10

 Galaxy Camera 4G SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the SD10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and SD10.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sigma SD10 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
Sigma SD10 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma SD10
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-29 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
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 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution - 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $198