Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 3 years after the DP1x which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and DP1x.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer you extra detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.