Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL820 was unveiled 4 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL820 scores versus the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL820 and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 features outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL820 vs the SD10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and SD10.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL820 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung SL820 will resolve extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SL820 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.