Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.