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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL720 was released 7 months before the DP2s so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL720 matches up against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sigma DP2s

 SL720 DP2s 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung SL720

 DP2s SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sigma DP2s

 SL720 DP2s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SL720 compared to the DP2s.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and DP2s.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL720 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (168g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2s Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (168g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung SL720Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL720 Sigma DP2s
Also Known as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $940