Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was manufactured 7 months before the DP1s and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL620 grades vs the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL620 and the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL620 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung SL620 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.