Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was released 13 months before the DP2s making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL102 matches up against the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL102 and the DP2s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and DP2s.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL102 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung SL102 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.