Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1
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33 Features
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![Samsung SL30 front Samsung SL30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL30/Samsung-SL30-front.jpg)
![Sigma SD1 front Sigma SD1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-SD1/Sigma-SD1-front.jpg)
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55 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
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.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sigma SD1
SL30 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung SL30
SD1 | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sigma SD1
SL30 | SD1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sigma-SD1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sigma-SD1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sigma-SD1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL30-vs-Sigma-SD1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sigma SD1 |
Also Known as | ES15 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
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 |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $93 | $2,339 |