Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was brought out 2 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PL200 matches up versus the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 vs the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and DP1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung PL200 will give extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern PL200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.