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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 11 months before the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Galaxy Camera DP2 Quattro 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 DP2 Quattro Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2013More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Galaxy Camera DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography features
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sigma DP2 Quattro
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 45mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $931