Samsung PL120 vs Sigma DP2s

Below is a extended review of the Samsung PL120 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was announced 11 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PL120 matches up vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 offers physical measurements 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) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PL120 and the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and DP2s is 99 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and DP2s.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL120 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung PL120 will produce extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern PL120 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.