Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP1

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was revealed 15 months after the DP1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL720 matches up vs the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL720 vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and DP1.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL720 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung SL720 will give greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SL720 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.