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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(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
Sigma DP2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sigma DP2

 SL820 DP2 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung SL820

 DP2 SL820 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2

 SL820 DP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung SL820Sigma 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