Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was introduced 6 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL620 scores vs the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL620 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.