Samsung PL120 vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was released about the same time to the DP2x so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the PL120 grades versus the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has outside 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) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the PL120 against the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and DP2x is 99 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and DP2x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung PL120 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.