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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL720 and Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SL720 was unveiled 5 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL720 grades vs the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sigma SD10

 SL720 SD10 
IntroducedJuly 2009March 2004More modern by 65 months
Screen dimensions2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung SL720

 SD10 SL720 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sigma SD10

 SL720 SD10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

See the Samsung SL720 and Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL720 versus the SD10.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and SD10.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL720 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL720 will offer greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SL720 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (950g)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung SL720Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL720 Sigma SD10
Also called PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-07-14 2004-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $198