Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2014

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Here is a complete review of the Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The SL202 was introduced 6 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL202 grades vs the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
SL202 | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung SL202
DP2 Quattro | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
SL202 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL202 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and DP2 Quattro.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL202 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung SL202 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Also called as | PL50 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 45mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
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 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $140 | $931 |