Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.