Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14

Here, we are matching up the Samsung SL620 and Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was released 2 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL620 matches up versus the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 & Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SL620 vs the SD14.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and SD14 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung SL620 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SL620 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.