Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD1

Lets look much closer at the Samsung SL720 versus Sigma SD1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SL720 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was revealed 14 months earlier than the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL720 grades against the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL720 versus Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL720 and the SD1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and SD1 is 94 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and SD1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will give more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.