Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s
99 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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90 Imaging
44 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Older Model is Sigma DP1
- Renewed by Sigma DP1x
Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PL170 was manufactured 16 months later than the DP1s which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the PL170 grades versus the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sigma DP1s
PL170 | DP1s | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | October 2009 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung PL170
DP1s | PL170 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sigma DP1s
PL170 | DP1s | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PL170 and the DP1s.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and DP1s is 99 and 90 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and DP1s.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL170 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung PL170 will produce greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern PL170 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Samsung PL170 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung PL170 | Sigma DP1s |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28mm (1x) |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $175 | $0 |