Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD15

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SL620 was unveiled 12 months before the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL620 matches up vs the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 has physical 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) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL620 versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL620 vs the SD15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and SD15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL620 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung SL620 will render more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.