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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp 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 fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 7 years before the fp which is a fairly serious difference 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 fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G fp 
Screen dimension4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

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

 fp Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJuly 2019August 2012More modern by 83 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution2100k0kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)

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

 Galaxy Camera 4G fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical measurements 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the fp.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and fp.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will show greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
78
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
high sensor resolution (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sigma fp Vlogging features
37
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
37
touch screen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma fp
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sigma fp
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $2,050