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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL620 was unveiled 12 months prior to the DP1x and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL620 grades vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sigma DP1x

 SL620 DP1x 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung SL620

 DP1x SL620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1x

 SL620 DP1x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL620 compared to the DP1x.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and DP1x.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL620 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung SL620 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (168g)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (250g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
24
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (168g)
25
lighter than competitors (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung SL620Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL620 Sigma DP1x
Also Known as PL65 -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $574