Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD9

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The PL120 was manufactured 8 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PL120 grades versus the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 and the SD9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL120 and SD9.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL120 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung PL120 will give you extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent PL120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.