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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replaced the Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sigma SD10

 SL820 SD10 
LaunchedFebruary 2009March 2004More recent by 60 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung SL820

 SD10 SL820 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sigma SD10

 SL820 SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
29
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (950g)
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung SL820Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL820 Sigma SD10
Also called as IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-17 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $198