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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung SL720 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SL720 was revealed 2 years after the SD14 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL720 grades vs the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sigma SD14

 SL720 SD14 
AnnouncedJuly 2009September 2006More modern by 35 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kClearer display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung SL720

 SD14 SL720 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sigma SD14

 SL720 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 features physical 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) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL720 versus the SD14.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and SD14 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and SD14.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL720 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung SL720 will offer extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SL720 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
Sigma SD14 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Sigma SD14
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung SL720Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL720 Sigma SD14
Also called as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-07-14 2006-09-26
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $198