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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Updated by Sigma DP1s
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma DP1

 Galaxy Camera DP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2013May 2008More modern by 58 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 DP1 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP1

 Galaxy Camera DP1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the DP1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and DP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will deliver extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (270g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Sigma DP1 Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
69
lighter than others (300g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than others (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP1
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sigma DP1
Alternate name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 300g (0.66 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $566