Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SL102 was revealed 6 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL102 matches up against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL102 and the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL102 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.