Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung SL820 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL820 was announced 6 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL820 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SL820 and the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL820 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.