Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SL30 was launched 12 months prior to the DP1x and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL30 grades versus the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma DP1x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 against the DP1x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and DP1x.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung SL30 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.