Samsung PL120 vs Sigma DP1s

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The PL120 was launched 16 months later than the DP1s which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the PL120 grades vs the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the PL120 against the DP1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and DP1s is 99 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and DP1s.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung PL120 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer PL120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.