Samsung PL170 vs Sigma SD10

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung PL170 and Sigma SD10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The PL170 was launched 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the PL170 grades versus the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the PL170 versus the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and SD10 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and SD10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL170 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung PL170 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer PL170 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.