Samsung SL202 vs Sigma SD1

Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL202 and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL202 was brought out 19 months earlier than the SD1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL202 matches up versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL202 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 and Sigma SD1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL202 versus the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and SD1 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and SD1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will result in extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.