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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SL102 was revealed 2 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL102 scores versus the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sigma SD14

 SL102 SD14 
LaunchedJanuary 2009September 2006More recent by 28 months
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung SL102

 SD14 SL102 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD14

 SL102 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has got outer measurements 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 SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL102 and the SD14.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and SD14.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL102 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung SL102 will give greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer SL102 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
25
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (116 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD14 Vlogging factors
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung SL102Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL102 Sigma SD14
Also called as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-08 2006-09-26
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $198