Samsung SL102 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung SL102 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was announced 3 years earlier than the DP2x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL102 scores vs the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 offers outside 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 DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL102 against the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and DP2x.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL102 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung SL102 will produce greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.