Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung SL620 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was brought out 24 months before the DP2x making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL620 scores versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements 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 account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL620 compared to the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and DP2x.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung SL620 will offer greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind in sensor technology.