Samsung PL170 vs Sigma SD14

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung PL170 vs Sigma SD14, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The PL170 was released 4 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the PL170 matches up against the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL170 and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL170 vs Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL170 versus the SD14.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and SD14 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and SD14.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL170 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung PL170 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent PL170 provides a benefit in sensor technology.