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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was brought out 10 months after the DP1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SL202 scores vs the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sigma DP1

 SL202 DP1 
RevealedFebruary 2009May 2008More modern by 10 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung SL202

 DP1 SL202 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP1

 SL202 DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 versus the DP1.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and DP1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL202 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL202 will render extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SL202 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sigma DP1
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung SL202Sigma DP1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL202 Sigma DP1
Also referred to as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $140 $566