Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2s

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SL202 was introduced 12 months before the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL202 matches up vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL202 against the DP2s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and DP2s.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL202 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung SL202 will produce greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.