Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD1

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly close but the PL120 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The PL120 was manufactured 4 months after the SD1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the PL120 scores vs the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has got 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) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL120 and the SD1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and SD1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL120 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.