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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 9 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma SD10

 Galaxy Camera SD10 
LaunchedFebruary 2013March 2004Fresher by 109 months
Screen dimensions4.8"1.8"Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k130kClearer screen (+792k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SD10 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD10

 Galaxy Camera SD10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the SD10.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and SD10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (300g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (950g)
resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD10
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sigma SD10
Otherwise known as Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-19 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $198