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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SL820 was announced 24 months before the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL820 matches up vs the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sigma DP2x

 SL820 DP2x 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung SL820

 DP2x SL820 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2x

 SL820 DP2x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 versus the DP2x.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and DP2x.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung SL820 will show more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung SL820Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL820 Sigma DP2x
Also referred to as IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $699