Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma fp

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.