Clicky

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL170 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp 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 fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung PL170 and Sigma fp, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The PL170 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the fp which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL170 scores against the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

        

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Sigma fp

 PL170 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung PL170

 fp PL170 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2011More modern by 103 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Sigma fp

 PL170 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL170 and Sigma fp in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PL170 compared to the fp.

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL170 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and fp.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL170 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will provide extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged PL170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL170
Sports photography with Sigma fp
27
MP count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
78
environment sealing
offers touch focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Sigma fp
 Samsung PL170Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL170 Sigma fp
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $2,050