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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL620 was revealed 12 months before the DP2s which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL620 matches up versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sigma DP2s

 SL620 DP2s 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung SL620

 DP2s SL620 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP2s

 SL620 DP2s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 vs the DP2s.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL620 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung SL620 will provide extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2s Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
24
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung SL620Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL620 Sigma DP2s
Otherwise known as PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type 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 type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE 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) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $940