Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was introduced 8 months earlier than the DP1s so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL102 scores vs the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SL102 versus the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and DP1s.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL102 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL102 will result in extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind in sensor tech.