Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced September 2009
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2s

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

The SL820 was launched 7 months prior to the DP2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL820 matches up versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sigma DP2
SL820 | DP2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung SL820
DP2 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | September 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2
SL820 | DP2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 enjoys physical measurements 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 DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 compared to the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and DP2.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL820 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung SL820 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sigma DP2 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sigma DP2 |
Also called | IT100 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $649 |