Samsung PL170 vs Sigma fp L

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung PL170 and Sigma fp L, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The PL170 was launched 11 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PL170 matches up vs the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL170 & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL170 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 has got exterior 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 L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL170 and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the PL170 and the fp L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and fp L is 99 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and fp L.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL170 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older PL170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.