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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sigma SD14

 SL620 SD14 
IntroducedFebruary 2009September 2006Newer by 30 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung SL620

 SD14 SL620 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sigma SD14

 SL620 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung SL620 and Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL620
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung SL620Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL620 Sigma SD14
Also called PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-17 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $198