Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was revealed 7 months prior to the DP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL202 grades vs the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL202 versus the DP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and DP2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL202 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL202 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.