Samsung PL120 vs Sigma fp L

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was manufactured 11 years before the fp L and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PL120 grades versus the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 features physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 and the fp L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and fp L is 99 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and fp L.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will offer you greater detail due to its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.