Samsung SL820 vs Sigma DP2x

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

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.

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

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.