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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung PL200 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The PL200 was brought out 6 months after the DP1x and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PL200 grades vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sigma DP1x

 PL200 DP1x 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung PL200

 DP1x PL200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP1x

 PL200 DP1x 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the PL200 vs the DP1x.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL200 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung PL200 will render more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competition (250g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL200
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung PL200Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung PL200 Sigma DP1x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $574