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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 6 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma SD14

 Galaxy Camera SD14 
RevealedFebruary 2013September 2006Fresher by 78 months
Display dimension4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution922k150kCrisper display (+772k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SD14 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD14

 Galaxy Camera SD14 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers outside 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 SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the SD14.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and SD14.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Sigma SD14 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sigma SD14 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competitors (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD14
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Sigma SD14
Also Known as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-02-19 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $198