Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung SL30 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SL30 was released 12 months prior to the DP2s which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL30 grades against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL30 compared to the DP2s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and DP2s.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung SL30 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.