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Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was brought out 4 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the PL120 grades against the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sigma SD14

 PL120 SD14 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2006Fresher by 53 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung PL120

 SD14 PL120 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sigma SD14

 PL120 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outside 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 SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PL120 compared to the SD14.

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and SD14 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and SD14.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung PL120 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern PL120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
33
great max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL120
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
31
great max aperture (f)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung PL120Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL120 Sigma SD14
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2006-09-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots - One
Launch price $150 $198