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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
Sigma SD15
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sigma SD15

 Galaxy Camera SD15 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SD15 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD15

 Galaxy Camera SD15 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sigma SD15
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSigma SD15
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