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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 3 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma DP1s

 Galaxy Camera DP1s 
RevealedFebruary 2013October 2009More recent by 42 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 DP1s Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP1s

 Galaxy Camera DP1s 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the DP1s.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and DP1s.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
69
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than others in class (270g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sigma DP1s
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-19 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $0