Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sigma fp

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 7 years prior to the fp which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. 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 fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the fp.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and fp.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will render more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.