Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP1s

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL720 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SL720 was introduced 2 months earlier than the DP1s which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL720 grades against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL720 and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL720 compared to the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and DP1s.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung SL720 will provide more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.