Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 2 years after the DP2x which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has physical 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 DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and DP2x.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide you with extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.