Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP2

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung SL30 and Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was launched 7 months earlier than the DP2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL30 grades versus the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 provides external 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) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 versus the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and DP2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL30 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.