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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung SL720 versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SL720 was announced 19 months before the DP2x making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL720 scores vs the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sigma DP2x

 SL720 DP2x 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung SL720

 DP2x SL720 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sigma DP2x

 SL720 DP2x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 has outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL720 vs the DP2x.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL720 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL720 will render extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (168g)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (280 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (168g)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung SL720Sigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL720 Sigma DP2x
Also called PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $699