Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD1

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SL620 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was brought out 19 months prior to the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL620 scores versus the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL620 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL620 compared to the SD1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and SD1 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and SD1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL620 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma SD1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be behind in sensor technology.