Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Later Model is Sigma DP2x
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sigma DP2s
SL102 | DP2s |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung SL102
DP2s | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP2s
SL102 | DP2s | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.5" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
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).
See the Samsung SL102 and Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung SL102 | Sigma DP2s |
Also referred to as | ES55 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116g (0.26 pounds) | 280g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $940 |