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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL102 versus Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SL102 was unveiled 4 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL102 scores vs the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sigma SD10

 SL102 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2004More recent by 59 months
Screen dimension2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung SL102

 SD10 SL102 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD10

 SL102 SD10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL102 vs the SD10.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and SD10.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL102 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung SL102 will give extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SL102 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sigma SD10
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (950 grams)
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
30
great maximum aperture (f)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
9
can't record video
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung SL102Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL102 Sigma SD10
Also called ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $198