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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was revealed 10 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PL200 matches up vs the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sigma DP1s

 PL200 DP1s 
ReleasedJuly 2010October 2009More recent by 10 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung PL200

 DP1s PL200 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP1s

 PL200 DP1s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the PL200 vs the DP1s.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL200 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung PL200 will give you greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger PL200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1s Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1s Travel photography information
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung PL200Sigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung PL200 Sigma DP1s
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $0