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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sigma DP1s

 SL620 DP1s 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung SL620

 DP1s SL620 
ReleasedOctober 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1s

 SL620 DP1s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (168g)
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (270 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than average (270g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography details
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (168g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung SL620Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL620 Sigma DP1s
Alternate name PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-10-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $0