Samsung SL202 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SL202 was launched 24 months earlier than the DP2x which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL202 scores vs the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL202 vs the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and DP2x.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL202 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL202 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.