Samsung PL120 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was launched 4 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the PL120 scores against the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the PL120 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and DP2 Quattro is 99 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.