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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sigma DP1s

 SL30 DP1s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung SL30

 DP1s SL30 
RevealedOctober 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP1s

 SL30 DP1s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1s Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung SL30Sigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL30 Sigma DP1s
Alternative name ES15 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $93 $0