Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma DP1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was brought out 10 months later than the DP1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL620 matches up versus the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL620 compared to the DP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and DP1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL620 will give more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SL620 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.