Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL102 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was launched 13 months earlier than the DP1x making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL102 scores versus the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL102 versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL102 vs the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and DP1x.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung SL102 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.