Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD14

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

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.

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

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.