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Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(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
Sigma DP1s
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sigma DP1s

 PL170 DP1s 
RevealedJanuary 2011October 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung PL170

 DP1s PL170 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sigma DP1s

 PL170 DP1s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and DP1s is 99 and 90 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography features
Sigma DP1s Street photography features
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
27
decent MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
71
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
39
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung PL170 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung PL170Sigma DP1s
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
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