Samsung PL120 vs Sigma DP1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The PL120 was manufactured 2 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PL120 grades against the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 versus the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and DP1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and DP1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung PL120 will result in more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern PL120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.