Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2013
- Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 3 years after the SD15 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma SD15
Galaxy Camera | SD15 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
SD15 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD15
Galaxy Camera | SD15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the SD15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and SD15.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer extra detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sigma SD15 |
Also called as | Wi-Fi | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-02-19 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
Physical 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 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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $450 | $1,500 |