Samsung SL202 vs Sigma SD15

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung SL202 and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SL202 was announced 12 months earlier than the SD15 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL202 grades versus the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 versus the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and SD15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL202 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung SL202 will render extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.