Samsung PL120 vs Sigma fp

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma fp, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was released 9 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PL120 matches up vs the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 comes with 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 fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PL120 against the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and fp.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL120 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will render extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.