Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SL820 was released 12 months earlier than the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL820 grades vs the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL820 compared to the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and DP2s.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL820 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung SL820 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.