Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SL30 was introduced 19 months earlier than the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL30 scores against the SD1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has outer 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) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL30 versus Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL30 vs the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and SD1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma SD1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.