Samsung SL202 vs Sigma SD10

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was brought out 4 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL202 grades versus the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL202 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL202 versus Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SL202 vs the SD10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and SD10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL202 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung SL202 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SL202 provides an edge in sensor technology.