Samsung PL120 vs Sigma DP2

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung PL120 and Sigma DP2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The PL120 was unveiled 16 months later than the DP2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the PL120 scores versus the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the PL120 compared to the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and DP2 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and DP2.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL120 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung PL120 will render more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger PL120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.