Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SL820 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL820 was introduced 7 months before the DP1s so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL820 scores against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL820 versus Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SL820 compared to the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and DP1s.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL820 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung SL820 will result in more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.