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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 2 years after the SD1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma SD1

 Galaxy Camera SD1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2010Newer by 30 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SD1 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD1

 Galaxy Camera SD1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the SD1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and SD1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sigma SD1
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sigma SD1
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than average (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD1
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma SD1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sigma SD1
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-02-19 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core Dual True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $2,339