Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was introduced 7 months before the DP1s so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL30 grades vs the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL30 versus the DP1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and DP1s.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL30 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung SL30 will result in more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.