Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.